Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is true?

  1. Deer is a carnivore.

  2. Lion is an autotrophic animal.

  3. Predators are usually lesser in number than their preys.

  4. Each species is limited in its total biomass by its trophic level.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Each trophic level has limited total biomass because energy is lost at each transfer (10% rule). This means higher trophic levels can support less total biomass. Deer are herbivores, lions are heterotrophs not autotrophs, and predators typically have fewer numbers than prey (not greater).

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