NEET Botany Food Chains & Webs MCQ Question
Which of the following statements about food chains and webs are correct?
In a detritus food chain, energy is derived from decomposing organic matter.
Producers are organisms that can only be found at the top of the food chain.
Energy flow in ecosystems is bidirectional between producers and consumers.
The grazing food chain primarily involves living organisms capturing solar energy.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Statement A is correct as the detritus food chain begins with dead organic matter, while statements B and C are incorrect because producers are always at the base of the food chain, and energy flow is unidirectional from producers to consumers. Statement D is also correct as it describes the grazing food chain's process.
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