NEET UG BIOLOGY MCQ: ECO SYSTEM

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Assertion: In terrestrial ecosystem, a large amount of energy passes through detritus food chain.

Reason: Energy for detritus food chain comes from sun.

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Correct option: C

If the assertion is true but the reason is false

Option C is correct. The assertion is true, as a large amount of energy flows through the detritus food chain in terrestrial ecosystems. However, the reason is false, as the energy source is detritus, not the sun directly.

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