Which of these is not true? grass in the above food chain
A. trap all the sunlight B. trap a small percent of the sun energy C. are primary producers D. are eaten by primary consumers E. contains chlorophyll
Correct Answer: A
Explanation
Grass, like all plants, does not trap all the sunlight. It only traps a small percentage of the sunlight that hits it, typically through photosynthesis. The efficiency of this process is low, and only a fraction of the sunlight energy is converted into chemical energy.
Here’s a breakdown of the other options:
B. Trap a small percent of the sun energy – This is true; plants, including grass, trap only a small fraction of the sunlight through photosynthesis.
C. Are primary producers – Grass is a primary producer in the food chain, as it synthesizes its own food using sunlight (through photosynthesis).
D. Are eaten by primary consumers – Grass is eaten by primary consumers like grasshoppers in the food chain.
E. Contains chlorophyll – Grass contains chlorophyll, which is essential for photosynthesis.