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Question
The highest percentage of energy in an ecosystem occurs at the level of the
Correct Answer
Option C is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Energy enters an ecosystem through producers (autotrophs) that capture it from sunlight (or chemicals). Therefore, the highest amount of energy is found at the producer level. Energy decreases as it moves up the trophic levels due to energy loss as heat.
Hint
Which trophic level has the most energy available?