Botany-(general)
NEET Botany (general) MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 12
In a terrestrial ecosystem, if the detritus food chain (DFC) carries 60% of the energy flow, what percentage of energy does the grazing food chain (GFC) carry?
A
40%
B
30%
C
50%
D
60%
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The NCERT text states that in terrestrial ecosystems, a larger fraction of energy flows through the detritus food chain than the grazing food chain. If DFC carries 60%, GFC carries the remaining 40%.
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