Energy transfer is inefficient between trophic levels because(1 point)

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molecules are fully digested from each trophic level.
molecules are fully digested from each trophic level.

organisms within a trophic level are fully consumed.
organisms within a trophic level are fully consumed.

all organisms within a trophic level die.
all organisms within a trophic level die.

dead organisms and waste are recycled throughout the trophic levels.

Answer 1

The correct response is: dead organisms and waste are recycled throughout the trophic levels.

Energy transfer is inefficient between trophic levels primarily because a significant portion of energy is lost as heat, through metabolic processes, and as waste products. Not all energy is transferred from one trophic level to the next, leading to a decrease in available energy as you move up the trophic levels.