Question
Environmental Studies Question on The food chain
The concept of limiting nutrient based on the ratio between C: N: P in aquatic system works only when-
A
all C, N and P limit the growth of primary producer
B
C and N limit the growth of primary producer
C
N and P limit the growth of primary producer
D
either one of them (C/N/P) limit the growth of primary producer
Answer
either one of them (C/N/P) limit the growth of primary producer
Explanation
Solution
The correct answer is (D) : either one of them (C/N/P) limit the growth of primary producer.