STANDARDZoology-Ecosystem

STANDARD Zoology Energy Flow MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 12

If 20 J of energy is trapped at the producer level, then how much energy will be available to peacock as food in the following chain Plant → Mice → Snake → Peacock

A

0.2 J

B

0.0002 J

C

0.02 J

D

0.002 J

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

According to 10% law that was proposed by Lindeman only 10% energy is transferred at each trophic level and 90% of energy is lost as heat.

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