In a food chain such as grass rarr deer ...

In a food chain such as grass `rarr` deer `rarr` lion, the energy cost of respiration as a proportion of total assimilated energy at each level would be -

A

`60%-30%-20%`

B

`20%-30%-60%`

C

`20%-60%-30%`

D

`30%-30%-30%`

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The correct Answer is:

A

Actually around one half of the energy is lost through respiration.
Hence best option is `60%-30%-20%`

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