The average conversion energy from producers to primary consumers is

a. 1%

b.

10%

C. 50%

d. 100%

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Charles Griffin

14 April, 06:08

The average conversion energy from producers to primary consumers is

a. 1%

b.

10%

C. 50%

d. 100%

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Journey Brady · Answer 1

b. 10%

Explanation

From each trophic level, only 10% of the energy is passed on to the next level as the ecosystem is not very efficient. Therefore, 10% of available energy will be passed on from producers to primary consumers.

The average conversion energy from producers to primary consumers isa. 1%b.10%C. 50%d. 100%

The average conversion energy from producers to primary consumers is

a. 1%

b.

10%

C. 50%

d. 100%