Biology 5090 · O Level · Energy flow

Energy flow — practice question

A sycamore tree functions as a producer in many food chains in a forest ecosystem.
(a(i))[1]

Explain what the term producer means.

(a(ii))[1]

Explain what the term food chain means.

(b)[4]

The diagrams illustrate a pyramid of numbers and a pyramid of biomass for a sycamore tree. Explain how the two pyramids have different shapes.

(c)[2]

Sycamore trees bear flowers that are insect-pollinated. Suggest two features of flowers which adapt them for insect-pollination.

(d)[1]

State which type of cell division produces pollen grains.

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