Select the most appropriate statement In an ecosystem, the population of A Primary producers are more than primary consumers. B Secondary consumers are largest because they are powerful. C Primary consumers out the number of primary producers. D Primary consumers are least dependent upon primary producers.

Question

Select the most appropriate statement

In an ecosystem, the population of

A

Primary producers are more than primary consumers.

B

Secondary consumers are largest because they are powerful.

C

Primary consumers out the number of primary producers.

D

Primary consumers are least dependent upon primary producers.

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Solution

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Correct option is A)

Pyramid of energy is an ecological pyramid that gives a graphic representation of the amount of energy trapped by different trophic levels. During the transfer of energy from one trophic level to the next, a lot of wastage occurs in metabolism and energy transfer. Maximum energy content is present in producers and least at top carnivore levels. Due to the availability of maximum energy, the primary producers are always maximum in number. Thus, the correct answer is option A.