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Published on: August 13, 2026
Which of the following is not true for the energy transfer model?
A
GPP is 1-5% of total incident solar radiations
B
Herbivore receives almost 10% energy of total incident solar radiations
C
Respiratory loss is 
1% of total incident solar radiations
1% of total incident solar radiations
D
NPP is always less than 10% of photosynthetically active radiations.
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
Herbivores do not receive 10% of total incident solar radiation. They receive about 10% of the energy stored in producers, not directly from total solar energy.
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