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Assertion: The base of each pyramid represents the top level consumer.
Reason: The apex of pyramid represents the producer.

A

If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion.

C

If assertion is true but reason is false.

D

If both assertion and reason are false.

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D
`*` The base of each pyramid represents the producer or the first trophic level.
`*` The apex of pyramid represents tertiary or top level consumer.
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