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Q. Which of the following illustrates all possible transfers of energy and nutrients among the organisms in an ecosystem?

[A] Food chain

[B] Food web

[C] Energy flow

[D] Carrying capacity

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation: A food web illustrates all possible transfers of energy and nutrients among the organisms in an ecosystem, whereas a food chain traces only one pathway of the food.

Source: Shankar IAS

Q. Which of the following illustrates all possible transfers of energy and nutrients among the organisms in an ecosystem?

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