Waec Model Questions Vol1 2025 Biology Question 41

Practice objective / multiple choice question 41 from the 2025 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Biology examination.

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Question 41 WAEC_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2025 • BIOLOGY • objective

In a freshwater lake, the measured gross primary productivity is 5000 kcal m⁻² yr⁻¹. Phytoplankton respire 30 % of this amount. Energy transferred from one trophic level to the next is 10 %. The lake supports three trophic levels: phytoplankton → zooplankton → small fish. Each gram of small fish requires 5 kcal per day for metabolism. Assuming the system is at steady state, what is the maximum sustainable biomass of small fish per square metre of lake surface, in grams, rounded to two decimal places?

Answer Options

Correct Answer A. 0.02
B. 0.002
C. 0.20
D. 0.05
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
0.02

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