Biology GCSE
Biomass transfer between trophic levels
What Biomass transfer between trophic levels means in Biology GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Biomass transfer between trophic levels
Check what you remember
Read the wording for your board, then hide it and explain Biomass transfer between trophic levels in your own words. Rough notes are fine. This is a self-check, with no mark or grade.
Reference: AQA
Only a fraction of the glucose taken in becomes new biomass available to the next trophic level, because most of it is respired to power the organism's life processes.
Topics that use Biomass transfer between trophic levels
- Transfer of biomass (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Dry mass
- Efficiency of biomass transfer
- egestion
- Energy loss in ecosystems
- Energy loss in food chains
- Fate of incident light
- Glucose as respiratory substrate
- Pyramid of biomass
Using Biomass transfer between trophic levels in the exam
Check the command word and mark scheme for your exact question. After comparing your explanation with the reference, use the term in an answer on the linked topic. This practice does not predict an exam mark.
Practise Biology questions
Create a free account to answer exam-style questions on this topic and get feedback on your answers.
Start free
All Biology GCSE termsA week of Premium from your first lesson · Then the free plan continues · No card, no charge