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In what direction does the energy flow in a food chain? Why as it unidirectional?

A

Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.

B

Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is NOT the correct explanation of Assertion.

C

Assertion is true but Reason is false.

D

Assertion is false and Reason is true.

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A
The flow of energy through different steps in the food chain is unidirectional. This means that energy captured by autotrophs does not revert back to the solar input and it passes to the herbivores.
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