Question
Energy transfer is inefficient between trophic levels because(1 point)
Responses
dead organisms and waste are recycled throughout the trophic levels.
dead organisms and waste are recycled throughout the trophic levels.
all organisms within a trophic level die.
all organisms within a trophic level die.
molecules are fully digested from each trophic level.
molecules are fully digested from each trophic level.
organisms within a trophic level are fully consumed.
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dead organisms and waste are recycled throughout the trophic levels.
dead organisms and waste are recycled throughout the trophic levels.
all organisms within a trophic level die.
all organisms within a trophic level die.
molecules are fully digested from each trophic level.
molecules are fully digested from each trophic level.
organisms within a trophic level are fully consumed.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
Energy transfer is inefficient between trophic levels primarily because **dead organisms and waste are recycled throughout the trophic levels.** This means that not all the energy stored in the organisms at one level is transferred to the next level, as some energy is lost through metabolism, heat, and organic material that is not consumed or digested by the next level. Thus, the first option aligns best with the concept of energy transfer inefficiency in ecosystems.