NEETBiologyEcosystemMCQ+4 / −1
Which one of the following statements for
pyramid of energy is incorrect, whereas the
remaining three are correct?
- AIt shows energy content of different trophic level organisms
- BIt is upright in shape
- CIt is inverted in shape
- DIts base is broad
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Correct answer: C
Pyramid of energy is always upright, can never be inverted, because when energy flows from a particular trophic level to the next trophic level, some energy is always lost as heat at each step.
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