NEET Previous Year Question

Which of the following statements is incorrect?

Topic: NEET PYQ

Answer: B. Full step-by-step solution below.

  1. ABiomass decreases from first to fourth trophic level
  2. BEnergy content gradually increases from first to fourth trophic level
  3. CNumber of individuals decreases from first trophic level to fourth trophic level
  4. DEnergy content gradually decreases from first to fourth trophic level

Correct answer: B

Solution

(b) This is incorrect because in a food chain, energy decreases at each successive trophic level due to energy loss as heat during metabolic activities (10% law).

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