Energy transfer from one trophic level to other, in a food chain is

Question

Energy transfer from one trophic level to other, in a food chain is (A) 1 % (B) 2 % (C) 10 % (D) 20 %

Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

As per 10 percent law, only 10 % of the energy fixed at one trophic level is passed to next trophic level. For example, when plants are eaten by animals only 10 % of energy of the food is fixed into animal flesh; rest is lost through respiration.

Q. Energy transfer from one trophic level to other, in a food chain is

$1%$

$2%$

$10%$

$20%$

As per 10 percent law, only $10%$ of the energy fixed at one trophic level is passed to next trophic level. For example, when plants are eaten by animals only $10%$ of energy of the food is fixed into animal flesh; rest is lost through respiration.