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Which of the following is NOT a valid reason that less energy is transferred at each level of the food chain?

A. Energy is released as heat energy during respiration

B. Energy is destroyed because animals are higher levels do not need as much energy

C. Energy is used for life processes (e.g. Movement, breathing, etc.)

D. Energy is egested in feces or remains in dead organisms which are passed to decomposers


Sagot :

Answer:

B.

Explanation:

I'm pretty sure the answer is B because animals at the top need a lot of energy, so to make up for loss of energy at the higher levels, those organisms at the top have to consume a lot more.