Multiple choice

Which one of the following statements is not correct?

  1. The energy levels within a food chain are called levels

  2. In deep oceans, primary production is almost nil

  3. the primary consumes are called autotrophs

  4. The decomposers are called saprotrophs
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The incorrect statement is (c) because primary consumers are heterotrophs, not autotrophs. Autotrophs (like plants) produce their own food through photosynthesis, while primary consumers are organisms that feed on autotrophs. The other statements are generally accurate regarding ecological concepts.

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