Unilorin Post-UTME Biology 2023 (Model questions) Question 7

Question 7

Feeding Relationships and Energy Flow

In an ecosystem, which of the following is an example of primary consumers?

  1. A.lion
  2. B.grasshopper
  3. C.hawk
  4. D.mushroom
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (grasshopper)

Explanation

Primary consumers are herbivores that eat producers; the grasshopper feeds on plants. Lions and hawks are higher consumers and the mushroom is a decomposer.