WAEC Biology 1996 Question 37

Question 37

Feeding Relationships and Energy Flow

The 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?

  1. A.I, II and III
  2. B.I and II
  3. C.II only
  4. D.III and IV
  5. 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.