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Question
In a food chain: grass -> goat -> lion, lion belongs to which trophic level? A. First B. Second C. Third D. Fourth
Correct Answer
Option C is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Trophic levels are numbered based on the organism's feeding position. Grass (producer) is first trophic level. Goat (primary consumer/herbivore) is second trophic level. Lion (secondary consumer/carnivore) is third trophic level.
Hint
Count the steps from the producer.