What Is the Difference Between Primary and Secondary Consumers

question 20

Multiple Choice

What is the difference between primary and secondary consumers?

• A)Primary consumers obtain carbon from carbon dioxide in air or dissolved in water, whereas secondary consumers gain carbon by feeding on other organisms.
• B)Primary consumers feed on small animals, whereas secondary consumers feed on larger animals.
• C)Primary consumers feed on primary producers, whereas secondary consumers feed on primary consumers.
• D)Primary consumers obtain carbon by ingesting organic molecules, whereas secondary consumers gain carbon by fixing CO₂.

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Definitions:

Trade or Business

Any activity carried on for the production of income from selling goods or performing services.

Necessary Expense

An expense that is considered essential for the generation of income or for maintaining a living condition, often considered for tax deductions.

Taxpayer's Business

This term generally refers to any business activity or venture that is conducted with the aim of generating income or profit taxable to the individual or entity undertaking the activity.

Cash-Basis Taxpayer

An individual or entity that reports income and deductions in the year that cash is received or paid, respectively.