Question 37
Feeding Relationships and Energy FlowThe following are pathways of energy in the biosphere:
I. Heat energy is lost from body metabolism to the surrounding air II. Energy passes to decomposers and parasites III. Energy is transferred to the next higher level in a food chain IV. Energy is also passed by conduction to clothing and other objects
Which of the following pathways will energy follow to reach plasmodium in the red blood cells?
- A.I, II and III
- B.I and II
- C.II only
- D.III and IV
- E.IV and I
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (II only)
Explanation
Plasmodium is a parasite, so it gets energy by pathway II.