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Predation and Its Roles Descriptions A. Energy Transfer 1. Keeps prey populations under control B. Control of Prey Populations 2. Maintains diversity by reducing competition C. Biological Control 3. Transfers energy from plants to higher trophic levels D. Species Diversity 4. Involves using predators to manage agricultural pests

Options

  1. AA - 1, B - 3, C - 2, D - 4
  2. BA - 2, B - 4, C - 1, D - 3
  3. CA - 3, B - 1, C - 4, D - 2
  4. DA - 4, B - 2, C - 3, D - 1

Correct answer

C. A - 3, B - 1, C - 4, D - 2

Step-by-step solution

Predation transfers energy fixed by plants to higher trophic levels. It also keeps prey populations under control, is used in biological control methods, and helps maintain species diversity by reducing competition among prey.

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