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Flow of energy in food chain of an ecosystem is (A)Unidirectional (B)Bidirectional (C)Multidirectional (D)None of these

Correct option:(A)

Solution:

  • Energy flow in an ecosystem is always unidirectional in nature.
  • Most of energy is released at the trophic level in the form of heat and performing metabolic activities.
  • So 10% is transferred from one trophic level to next level.
  • This makes unidirectional flow of energy.