Question

Describe the difference between a food chain and a food web. (1 point) Responses: A food chain represents at least two pathways of matter transfer from primary consumer to secondary consumer. A food web contains only one pathway and only includes producers. A food chain represents at least two pathways of matter transfer from primary consumer to secondary consumer. A food web contains only one pathway and only includes producers. A food chain contains herbivores only. A food web contains herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores. A food chain contains herbivores only. A food web contains herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores. A food chain represents one possible pathway that energy and matter can take in an ecosystem. A food web contains multiple, interconnected food chains. food chain represents one possible pathway that energy and matter can take in an ecosystem. A food web contains multiple, interconnected food chains. A food chain does not contain decomposers. A food web contains at least one decomposer.

Answer 1

A food chain is a linear sequence of organisms where each organism is eaten by the next one in the chain. It represents a single pathway of energy and nutrient transfer in an ecosystem. On the other hand, a food web is a more complex network of interconnected food chains, showing the multiple ways in which organisms are linked through their feeding relationships. It includes multiple producers, consumers, and decomposers, and shows the various interactions and interconnections within an ecosystem.