Consider the Food Chain of Grass → Grasshopper → Mouse

question 61

Multiple Choice

Consider the food chain of grass → grasshopper → mouse → snake → hawk. About how much of the chemical energy fixed by photosynthesis of the grass (100 percent) is available to the hawk?

• A) 0.01%
• B) 0.1%
• C) 1%
• D) 10%

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Definitions:

Hypoglycemia

A condition characterized by abnormally low blood sugar levels, which can cause symptoms such as dizziness, sweating, and confusion.

Oversecretion

The production and release of excess amounts of bodily substances, often hormones, compared to normal levels.

Insulin

A substance created in the pancreas that controls blood sugar levels.

Adrenal Glands

Small, triangular glands located on top of both kidneys that produce hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol, which play key roles in the body's response to stress.