What percentage of energy in a food chain comprising a blueberry bush,a mouse,and a hawk does the top consumer actually receive from the producer?

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According to the 10% rule, only 10% of the energy is transferred from one trophic level to the next. Therefore, the mouse receives only 10% of the energy from the blueberry bush, and the hawk receives only 10% of the energy from the mouse. Therefore, the top consumer (hawk) only receives 1% (10% of 10%) of the energy from the producer (blueberry bush). So, the best choice is option B - 1%.

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