Question

Which type of organism is the first organism in an energy pyramid or food chain?

tertiary consumer
tertiary consumer

producer
producer

secondary consumer
secondary consumer

primary consumer

Answer 1

The first organism in an energy pyramid or food chain is the **producer**. Producers, such as plants and algae, are able to convert sunlight (through photosynthesis) or inorganic compounds (through chemosynthesis) into energy, which is then passed on to primary consumers (herbivores) and subsequent levels in the food chain.