Which of the following is a reason that inefficient transfer of energy among trophic levels results in the typically high endangerment status of many top-level predators?
A) Top-level predators often have small populations that are sparsely distributed.
B) Predators have relatively large population sizes.
C) Predators are more disease-prone than animals at lower trophic levels.
D) Top-level predators are more likely to be stricken with parasites.

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Top-level predators often have small populations that are sparsely distributed, which makes them more vulnerable to extinction. This vulnerability is exacerbated by the inefficient transfer of energy up the food chain, as less energy is available at higher trophic levels, supporting fewer individuals.

Which of the Following Is a Reason That Inefficient Transfer