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Biology Ecosystem Statement Based Questions Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 13, 2026

Regarding detritus food chain.

(I) It begins with dead organic matter and decomposers called saprophytes as first trophic level.

(II) A much large fraction of energy flows through this type of food chain in terrestrial ecosystem.

(III) Energy for detritus food chain comes from sun.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A
(I) and (II)
B
(I) and (III)
C
(II) and (III)
D
(I), (II) and (III)

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Detritus food chain begins with dead organic matter and decomposers. In terrestrial ecosystems, a larger fraction of energy flows through it. Statement (III) is incorrect because its energy comes from detritus, not directly from the sun.

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