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Energy Flow in Ecosystems

Question 13 • AISD-Biology B CR (25-26)

In order to support all of the organisms in an ecosystem, which should have the greatest amount of biomass?

Answer
A
secondary consumers
B
producers
C
primary consumers
D
decomposers

Explanation

Producers, such as plants and algae, form the base of most food webs and capture energy that supports consumers at higher levels. Because only a fraction of energy and biomass is passed from one level to the next, producers should have the greatest amount of biomass.

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