Question

If a grasshopper is eaten by a frog, then the energy transfer will be from

• A. (a) Producer to decomposer
• B. (b) Producer to primary consumer
• C. (c) Primary consumer to secondary consumer
• D. (d) Secondary consumer to primary consumer

Answer 1

The correct option is C

(c) Primary consumer to secondary consumer

The correct option is c.

The explanation for the correct option:

1. In a food chain, if a grasshopper is eaten by a frog, then the energy transfer will be from primary consumer to secondary consumer.
2. Grasshopper feeds on producers i.e., the grass/plants.
3. So, it occupies the level of primary consumer.
4. Frogs eat grasshopper thus, becomes the secondary consumer.

Final answer: If a grasshopper is eaten by a frog, then the energy transfer will be from primary consumer to secondary consumer.