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BIO 101 BIO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

Which ecological pyramid can never be inverted in a healthy, natural ecosystem?
Options
A Pyramid of Numbers
B Pyramid of Biomass
C Pyramid of Energy
Correct Answer
D Pyramid of Density
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Energy pyramids must be upright because energy transfer loses usable energy at each step (Second Law of Thermodynamics).

Hint

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