Question

In a food chain _____ of biomass is transferred from one trophic level to the next trophic level.

• A. 20--30%
• B. 5--10%
• C. 30--40%
• D. 10--20%

Hint:

Lindeman's 10% law: \[ \text{Only about 10\% energy passes to next trophic level} \] This is why food chains are usually short.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D