Question

Identify the incorrect statement

‘The energy available to the producers is maximum’ because:

A. It is the first trophic level which absorbs1% of light energy directly from the source.

B. It utilizes the most of the chemical energy for its own respiration, growth, reproduction, movement etc.

C. It utilizes 10% of light energy and transfers the rest to the next trophic level.

D. It transfers only 10% of light energy to the next trophic level.

Answer 1

Correct option is (C) It utilizes 10% of light energy and transfers the rest to the next trophic level.

‘The energy available to the producers is maximum’ because: It utilizes 10% of light energy and transfers the rest to the next trophic level.