Question

Question
Energy transfer is inefficient between trophic levels because(1 point)
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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.
organisms within a trophic level are fully consumed.

Answer 1

dead organisms and waste are recycled throughout the trophic levels.

Explanation: Much energy is lost as heat during metabolism and as undigested waste; dead matter is broken down by decomposers rather than being passed up the food chain, so only a small fraction of energy moves to the next trophic level.