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IB Biology SL 4.2.14 Restrictions on trophic levels Question Bank

Practise IB Biology SL 4.2.14 by explaining how energy loss limits the number of trophic levels.

Syllabus
First assessment 2025
Course
Biology SL
Level
SL

Exam points

  • Explain why energy transfer between trophic levels is inefficient.
  • Relate energy loss to the small number of trophic levels in most food chains.

C4.2.14—Restrictions on trophic levels question 1

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Outline why the number of trophic levels is limited in a food chain.

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