In a food chain, the first trophic level is always occupied by:
A. Producers (Green plants)
B. Carnivores
C. Decomposers
D. Herbivores
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
A food chain represents the flow of energy and nutrients. The first trophic level is always occupied by producers (autotrophs), primarily green plants and algae, which convert solar energy into chemical energy via photosynthesis. The second level is primary consumers (herbivores), the third is secondary consumers (carnivores), and so on.
Explanation:
Neutrophils are the most abundant white blood cells, constituting about 60-65% of the total WBC count. They are polymorphonuclear and are highly phagocytic, acting as the first line of defense against bacterial infections. Lymphocytes are the second most abundant (20-25%), while monocytes and eosinophils are present in smaller percentages.
Explanation:
Anthrax is a zoonotic disease caused by the spore-forming bacterium Bacillus anthracis. It can infect skin, lungs, and gastrointestinal tract. Streptococcus pyogenes causes strep throat, Salmonella typhi typhoid, Vibrio cholerae cholera. Anthrax spores can survive for decades in soil and have been used as a bioweapon.
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