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Q · Basic Ecology and EnvironmentMedium · 45s
Which of the following best describes the concept of ‘food chain’?
TopicBasic Ecology and Environment
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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A food chain is a straight-line sequence of organisms where each is eaten by the next member.
Final Answer: Option B — Linear sequence of organisms through which nutrients and energy pass