Question

The transfer of energy from a level to another is governed by Law of thermodynamics. The average efficiency of energy transfer from herbivores to carnivores level is

• A. 10%
• B. 25%
• C. 5%
• D. 50%

Answer 1

The correct option is A 10%

The number of trophic levels in the grazing food chain is restricted as the transfer of energy follows 10 per cent law only 10 per cent of the energy is transferred to each trophic level from the lower trophic level.