Question

Energy transfer is inefficient between trophic levels because(1 point) Responses 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. dead organisms and waste are recycled throughout the trophic levels. dead organisms and waste are recycled throughout the trophic levels. organisms within a trophic level are fully consumed.

Answer 1

Energy transfer is inefficient between trophic levels primarily because **dead organisms and waste are recycled throughout the trophic levels**. This is because not all energy from one trophic level is passed on to the next; a significant portion is lost as heat and through metabolic processes, as well as through waste and detritus. Only a fraction of the energy consumed at one level is available to the next level.