Question
Biology Question on energy flow through ecosystems
Identify the incorrect statement regarding the flow of energy between various components of the food chain.
A
Each trophic level loss some energy as heat to the environment.
B
The amount of energy available at each trophic level is 10% of previous trophic level.
C
Energy flow is unidirectional.
D
Green plants capture about 10% of the solar energy that falls on leaves.
Answer
Green plants capture about 10% of the solar energy that falls on leaves.
Explanation
Solution
The correct answer is (D) : Green plants capture about 10% of the solar energy that falls on leaves.