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BIO 101 Last Min Prep Objective Question
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The highest percentage of energy in an ecosystem occurs at the level of the: A. Secondary consumers B. Decomposers C. Producers D. Primary consumers
Options
A Secondary consumers
B Decomposers
C Producers
Correct Answer
D Primary consumers
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Energy enters the ecosystem through producers. Due to the 10% rule (energy loss between trophic levels), the highest amount of energy is always found at the producer level (the base of the energy pyramid).

Hint

The base of the energy pyramid is the widest part.

Question Info

Course: BIO 101
Topic: Last Min Prep
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1837 of 2556
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