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Secondary consumers have less cell processes that need energy.
Secondary consumers have less cell processes that need energy.
More secondary consumers can absorb radiant energy from the sun.
More secondary consumers can absorb radiant energy from the sun.
Around 10% of the energy is transferred to support the next trophic level.
Around 10% of the energy is transferred to support the next trophic level.
Heat energy given off from producers kills off primary and secondary consumers.
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The correct response is:
Around 10% of the energy is transferred to support the next trophic level.
This statement reflects the concept of the energy pyramid and the 10% rule, which explains that as energy is transferred from producers to primary consumers and then to secondary consumers, only about 10% is passed on to the next level, leading to fewer secondary consumers compared to producers.
