On average,what percentage of the energy in one trophic level becomes incorporated into the next higher trophic level?
A)10%
B)30%
C)50%
D)90%

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Only about 10% of the energy in one trophic level is incorporated into the next higher trophic level. This is due to inefficiencies in energy transfer, such as energy being used for respiration, heat loss, and uneaten portions of food. This is known as the 10% rule of energy transfer in ecosystems.

On Average,what Percentage of the Energy in One Trophic Level