Multiple choice

Energy transferred from one trophic level to another is

  1. 5%

  2. 10%

  3. 15%

  4. 20%

  5. -
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B Correct answer
Explanation

According to 10% law, during the transfer of energy from organic food from one trophic level to the next, only about 10% of the energy from organic matter is stored as flesh. The remaining is lost during transfer, broken down in respiration or lost to incomplete digestion by higher trophic levels.

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