In the given formula, what does 'a' represent? Assimilatory efficiency = Use of energy in food a 100

NEET Biology question

In the given formula, what does 'a' represent?

Assimilatory efficiency = × 100

(A)Energy obtained through primary producer
(B)Biomass at own level
(C)Biomass at lower trophic level
(D)Energy obtained through foodCorrect

Answer: (D)

Solution

Assimilation efficiency is the percentage of ingested food energy that is actually assimilated for body building and maintenance, calculated as (energy

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