Post-UTME Biology 2010 Objective — Question 1
Question 1 of 16 from the Post-UTME Screening (Post-UTME) Biology 2010 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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Which of the following is the direct consequence of transferring energy from one trophic level to another?
- A. an increase in biomass
- B. a decrease in the efficiency of energy conversionCorrect
- C. an increase in the total numbers of resulting individuals
- D. a decrease in the resulting biomass
Explanation
Energy transfer between trophic levels is inefficient (much energy is lost as heat/respiration), so each transfer results in a lower efficiency of energy conversion/less available energy.
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