Q. Mr. X is eating curd/yoghurt. For this food intake in a food chain, he should be considered as occupying

A) First trophich level
B) Second trophic level
C) Third trophic level
D) Fourth trophic level
Explanation

When a person consumes curd/yoghurt, it would be considered in the top or apex (i.e., 2^(nd) trophic level) of detritus food chain. Yoghurt or curd is a commercial fermented dairy product. It is produced by a starter culture of Streptococcus thermophiles and Lactobacillus in 1 : 1 ratio at $40 - 60℃$ and then partial fermentation by yeast. Streptococcus produced acid and Lactobacillus forms aroma.

Dr. Abubacker
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Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.

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