If the grass contains 100,000 kcal of energy, how much energy will the zebra receive? 100,000 kcal 10,000 kcal 1,000 kcal 100 kcal

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30 June, 16:27

If the grass contains 100,000 kcal of energy, how much energy will the zebra receive? 100,000 kcal 10,000 kcal 1,000 kcal 100 kcal

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Paul Mcpherson · Answer 1

This relates to the concept of trophic levels. Grass is a primary producer, whereas zebra would a primary consumer, situated one trophic level above grass. If you work on the assumption that 10% of energy is transferred from one trophic level to the next, then the zebra would obtain 10% of 100,000 kcal, i. e. 10,000 kcal.