Waec Model Questions Vol1 2017 Biology Question 32

Practice objective / multiple choice question 32 from the 2017 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Biology examination.

Waec Model Questions Vol1 2017 Biology Objective / Multiple Choice Hard Difficulty
Question 32 WAEC_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2017 • BIOLOGY • objective

In a freshwater lake the measured gross primary productivity (GPP) is 1200 kcal m⁻² day⁻¹. Autotrophic respiration consumes 30 % of GPP. Herbivorous zooplankton assimilate 20 % of the net primary production (NPP) and respire 40 % of the assimilated energy. Carnivorous fish assimilate 25 % of the energy that remains after zooplankton respiration. How much energy (in kcal m⁻² day⁻¹) is available to the fish for growth and reproduction?

Answer Options

Correct Answer A. 25.2 kcal m⁻² day⁻¹
B. 36.0 kcal m⁻² day⁻¹
C. 42.0 kcal m⁻² day⁻¹
D. 30.0 kcal m⁻² day⁻¹
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
25.2 kcal m⁻² day⁻¹

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This is Waec Model Questions Vol1 2017 Biology Question 32. It is one of the objective questions from the 2017 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Biology examination.

Difficulty level: Hard .

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