Hich of the following best explains why ecosystems need a continual influx of new energy? a. Photosynthesis feeds herbivores, carnivores, and decomposers. b. As energy is recycled, a small amount is lost as heat. c. Energy flows through an ecosystem and cannot be recycled. d. Cellular respiration does not feed back into other processes

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Brenna Braun

Biology

15 June, 19:36

Hich of the following best explains why ecosystems need a continual influx of new energy? a. Photosynthesis feeds herbivores, carnivores, and decomposers. b. As energy is recycled, a small amount is lost as heat. c. Energy flows through an ecosystem and cannot be recycled. d. Cellular respiration does not feed back into other processes

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Nellie · Answer 1

B is the correct answer, although somewhat incorrect. At every level in an ecosystem (Sun, producers, consumers, etc), 90% of the energy is lost, mostly as heat. So while B isn't technically true, because the loss of heat isn't small, it is the most correct answer of the given options.