If the energy available at the producer level in a food chain is 150 J, how much energy will be transferred to: tertiary consumer?

(a) 15 J (b) 10 J (c) 1.50 J (d) 0.15 J


Correct Answer: (d) 0.15 J

Explanation: According to the 10 percent law, only 10 percent of the energy available in one trophic level is transferred to the next trophic level.

Updated on: 18-Jan-2023

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