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7.4 Trophic levels in an ecosystem

7.4 Trophic levels in an ecosystem

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Question 18
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Table shows the biomass at each trophic level in a lake.

Table

Trophic levelBiomass in g/m2
Producers12 000
Primary consumers1 500
Secondary consumers120
Tertiary consumers18

What is the efficiency of biomass transfer from the primary consumers to the secondary consumers?

[1]
A

1%

B

8%

C

12.5%

D

15%

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7.4 Trophic levels in an ecosystem Questions

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61 exam-style questions on AQA GCSE Biology 7.4 Trophic levels in an ecosystem, covering 7.4.1 Trophic levels, 7.4.2 Pyramids of biomass, and 7.4.3 Transfer of biomass. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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