Energy flow in an ecosystem proceeds in a way that the amount of energy decreases in successive trophic levels. State why; (a) It is more advisable...

      

Energy flow in an ecosystem proceeds in a way that the amount of energy decreases in successive trophic levels. State why;
(a) It is more advisable for a person to feed on carbohydrates rather than on proteins
(b) Man does not feed on grass although it contains a lot of energy

  

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Chrispoh
(a) Carbohydrates obtained from producers while proteins are obtained from consumers; more energy is available in carbohydrates than in proteins; (2mks)
(b) Enzyme cellulose is not produced in man’s digestive system to digest cellulose in a grass/grass is indigestible hence energy not released;

chrispohmomanyi answered the question on February 15, 2018 at 06:09


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