Question
The overall flow of energy through an ecosystem is from
A.
herbivores to photosynthetic organisms to carnivores and decomposers.
B.
photosynthetic organisms to herbivores to carnivores and decomposers.
C.
carnivores to photosynthetic organisms to herbivores and decomposers.
D.
decomposers to herbivores to photosynthetic organisms and carnivores.
A.
herbivores to photosynthetic organisms to carnivores and decomposers.
B.
photosynthetic organisms to herbivores to carnivores and decomposers.
C.
carnivores to photosynthetic organisms to herbivores and decomposers.
D.
decomposers to herbivores to photosynthetic organisms and carnivores.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The overall flow of energy through an ecosystem is from:
**B. photosynthetic organisms to herbivores to carnivores and decomposers.**
In this flow, energy originates from photosynthetic organisms (such as plants) that convert sunlight into chemical energy. Herbivores then consume these plants, followed by carnivores that eat the herbivores. Decomposers break down dead organic material, returning nutrients to the soil and completing the cycle.
**B. photosynthetic organisms to herbivores to carnivores and decomposers.**
In this flow, energy originates from photosynthetic organisms (such as plants) that convert sunlight into chemical energy. Herbivores then consume these plants, followed by carnivores that eat the herbivores. Decomposers break down dead organic material, returning nutrients to the soil and completing the cycle.