In a food chain, which trophic level has highest energy

Q: Answer-In a food chain, which trophic level has highest energy level ?

Explanation According to the 10 energy transfer rule, the highest amount of energy is stored in producers plants, algae, and phytoplankton because they capture solar energy through photosynthesis. As energy moves up the trophic levels herbivores carnivores top predators, it decreases.

level ?

A Consumers of first trophic level Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

B Consumers of top trophic level Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

C Producers Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

D More than one of the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

E None of the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

Explanation: According to the 10% energy transfer rule, the highest amount of energy is stored in producers (plants, algae, and phytoplankton) because they capture solar energy through photosynthesis. As energy moves up the trophic levels (herbivores → carnivores → top predators), it decreases.

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