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O Levels Biology (5090)•5090/12/O/N/24
Question 37 from 5090/12/O/N/24

Explanation

Energy Transfer in Trophic Levels Steps:

  • Recall that in food chains, energy transfer between trophic levels follows the 10% rule as a general average.
  • Note the question specifies "from the producer to the," which is incomplete and lacks context like ecosystem type or data.
  • Without full details, standard values range from 5-20%, but exact calculation requires more information.
  • Conclude ambiguity prevents precise determination beyond typical ranges.

Not enough information.

Why D is correct:

  • Cannot confirm; 21% exceeds the standard 10% rule without specific data supporting higher efficiency.

Why the others are wrong:

  • A: 3.7% too low for producer-to-consumer transfer, below even minimal efficiencies.
  • B: 4.5% similarly undervalues typical biomass conversion rates.
  • C: 20.8% plausible in high-efficiency cases but not verifiable here.

Final answer: Not enough information.

Topic: Energy flow

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