Which process begins the detritus food chain?
ADeath of an organism
BBirth of an organism
CGrowth of an organism
DFlight of an organism
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Death of an organism
1. Two food chains run in parallel in most ecosystems.
2. The grazing chain starts with a plant being eaten.
3. Death of organism is the beginning of the detritus food chain.
4. So death is the starting point.
_Source: NCERT Class XII Biology, Ch 12 'Ecosystem'_
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