JAMB Biology 2017 Question 4

Question 4

Feeding Relationships and Energy Flow

Use the diagram (a pyramid of Algae, Tadpole, Tilapia and Shark) to answer: Which level of the pyramid has the least total stored energy?

Diagram for this question
  1. A.E
  2. B.F
  3. C.G
  4. D.H.
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Answer: D (H.)

Explanation

Energy is lost at every feeding level, so the top level (H, the shark) holds the least total energy.