Which Trophic Level Is at the Base of an Ecological

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which trophic level is at the base of an ecological pyramid?

• A)The primary consumer trophic level
• B)The top predator trophic level
• C)The producer trophic level
• D)The decomposer trophic level
• E)The secondary consumer trophic level

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Definitions:

Exocytosis

A cellular process in which substances are exported out of a cell through the fusion of vesicles with the plasma membrane.

Pathophysiology

The study of how disease processes affect the function of the body, often combining the knowledge of pathology and physiology.

Medial

Pertaining to the middle or midline.

Lateral

Pertaining to the side, often used to describe the position of body parts relative to each other.