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Q · Basic Ecology and EnvironmentMedium · 45s
Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched? 1. Producers – Green plants 2. Primary consumers – Herbivores 3. Secondary consumers – Carnivores that feed on herbivores Select the correct answer using the code below:
TopicBasic Ecology and Environment
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Green plants produce food by photosynthesis. Herbivores eat plants and are primary consumers; carnivores that eat herbivores are secondary consumers.
Final Answer: Option D — 1, 2 and 3