GCE Biology 1989 Question 26

Question 26

Feeding Relationships and Energy Flow

Which of the following statements is not correct about food chains?

  1. A.All food chains start with a green plant
  2. B.Food chains involve feeding relationships among organisms
  3. C.Shorter food chains indicate more effective utilization of energy than longer ones
  4. D.There is no energy loss in a food chain
  5. E.All food chains have primary consumers
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (There is no energy loss in a food chain)

Explanation

Energy is lost at every link (as heat, in respiration and waste), so D is false.