Transfer of Biomass (OCR GCSE Biology A (Gateway Science Suite)): Quizzes
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Which parts can carnivores often not consume during feeding?
Which parts can carnivores often not consume during feeding?
Bones, hooves, and claws
What is glucose primarily used for during respiration?
What is glucose primarily used for during respiration?
To release energy
What waste product is produced during respiration rather than biomass?
What waste product is produced during respiration rather than biomass?
Carbon dioxide
What is urea formed from in organisms?
What is urea formed from in organisms?
Excess proteins
Where is urea excreted from the body?
Where is urea excreted from the body?
In urine
Why do herbivores produce faeces containing plant material?
Why do herbivores produce faeces containing plant material?
Cannot digest all plant material eaten
Using the formula, what is efficiency if 150 J transfers from 1000 J available?
Using the formula, what is efficiency if 150 J transfers from 1000 J available?
15%
Why are there typically fewer organisms at higher trophic levels?
Why are there typically fewer organisms at higher trophic levels?
Small % of biomass transfers each level
Which THREE factors cause biomass loss during transfer?
Which THREE factors cause biomass loss during transfer?
Incomplete consumption, respiration, excretion