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A food chain will be more advantageous in terms of energy if it has
A food chain will be more advantageous in terms of energy if it has
Updated On: Dec 20, 2024
- 2 trophic levels
- 3 trophic levels
- 4 trophic levels
- 5 trophic levels
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The Correct Option is B
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A shorter food chain (with fewer trophic levels) is more efficient in terms of energy transfer. Energy decreases at each trophic level, so a food chain with fewer levels is more advantageous.
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