alleryAbout what share of energy passes to the next level of a food chain?
A50%
B90%
C1%
D10%
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. 10%
1. Energy is used up at every level.
2. Generally only ten percent passes to the next level, the rest is used in metabolism.
3. Fifty or ninety percent would allow very long chains, which are not seen.
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