MHT CET · BIOLOGY · STD 12 - 14. Ecosystem and Energy Flow
Given below are two statements.
Statement I - The amount of energy available in an ecosystem increases at each successive trophic level.
Statement II - Transfer of energy from one trophic level to the other follows 10% law.
In the light of above statements, select the correct option given below:
- A Both statement I and statement II are correct.
- B Both statement I and statement II are incorrect
- C Statement I is correct but statement II is incorrect.
- D Statement I is incorrect but statement II is correct.
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer
(D) Statement I is incorrect but statement II is correct.
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Detailed explanation
The amount of energy available decreases at each successive trophic level.
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