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If all organisms in one trophic level of a food chain were killed, what would most likely happen? ecosystem

Question
If all organisms in one trophic level of a food chain were killed, what would most likely happen? ecosystem
There would be no effect on the rest of the food chain
It would disrupt the flow of energy and matter to subsequent trophic levels, affecting the whole
All other trophic levels would immediately double in number
The ecosystem would become entirely abiotic
Answer
It would disrupt the flow of energy and matter to subsequent trophic levels, affecting the whole
Detailed Explanation
Removing an entire trophic level disrupts the transfer of energy and matter upward in the food chain, impacting organisms at higher levels that depend on it. — Examisthan.com
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