10% energy transferred from one trophic level to next trophic level - Environment & Biodiversity

Q.  How much percent energy is transferred from one trophic level to the next trophic level?
- Published on 28 Aug 15

a. 20
b. 10
c. 25
d. 50

ANSWER: 10
 
90% energy is lost to environment as unusable energy during the transfer. This energy flow explains why the earth can support more people if they eat at lower levels by eating grains, vegetables and fruits.

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