In a food chain, the trophic level with the greatest amount of energy is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

In a food chain, the trophic level with the greatest amount of energy is:
A. Producers
B. Tertiary consumers
C. Primary consumers
D. Secondary consumers
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Producers (autotrophs) capture solar energy and form the base of the energy pyramid; they contain the largest amount of energy. Only about 10% of energy is transferred to the next trophic level (primary consumers). Energy decreases at each successive level, making producers the most energy-rich.

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