GK QUESTION#4006
Consider the following statements:
1. Herbivores obtain their energy directly from producers.
2. The flow of energy in a food chain is always unidirectional, with maximum energy at the higher trophic level.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Answer
A. Only 1
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Explanation
Only statement 1 is correct. Herbivores obtain energy by consuming producers. Energy flows through trophic levels and is progressively dissipated as heat, so the greatest available energy is at the producer level rather than the highest consumer level.