KVPY 2020-21 SA Exam Previous Papers

Question : 49 of 80

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Which ONE of the following statements about ecosystem energetics is INCORRECT?

The metabolic requirements of poikilotherms are higher than that of homeotherms.
Autotrophs form the base of the food chain in natural ecosystems.
In terrestrial ecosystems, most of the primary production is consumed by detritivores and not herbivores.
Approximately 10% energy of one trophic level is transferred to the next level.
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