AP BIOLOGY

ECOLOGY

ENERGY FLOW AND THE FOOD CHAIN

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What part do humans play in food chains?
A
Producer
B
Consumer
C
Humans are not part of food chains
D
Decomposer
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Humans are said to be at the top of the food chain because they eat plants and animals of all kinds but are not eaten consistently by any animals. The human food chain starts with plants. Plants eaten by humans are called fruits and vegetables, and when they eat these plants, humans are primary consumers .

Detailed explanation-2: -Humans are considered secondary consumers. They obtain their food from producers (plants) and other animals (herbivores and consumers)

Detailed explanation-3: -What role human plays in food chains? Explanation: Humans are consumers in the food chain. Humans depend on other organisms or plants for energy and they can’t generate own energy.

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