What energy percentage can be captured by the organisms of next trophic level
or
transfer of energy from one trophic level is according to second law of thermodynamics. The efficiency of energy transfer from herbivorous to carnivorous is

Options

A. `20%`
B. `30%`
C. `90%`
D. `10%`

Answer

D

Explanation

The transfer of energy from one trophic level to another trophic level is an accompanied by loss of energy at each level or step. When the plants are eaten by herbivores about `10%` energy in the food is fixed into animal flesh while 90% is consumed in ingestion, respiration, and maintenance of body heat and other activities.