A sequence of organisms, each of which serves as a source of nutrients or energy for the next, is called a(n)
A) food web
B) food chain
C) Ecosystem
D) Community
E) food chain and food web (they are interchangeable)

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A food chain is a linear sequence of organisms where each organism is consumed by the next one. It shows how energy and nutrients are transferred from one organism to another in an ecosystem. A food web, on the other hand, is a more complex network of interconnected food chains. Ecosystem refers to the community of living and nonliving things in a particular area, while a community is a group of populations living together in the same area. Therefore, the best choice is B, food chain.

A Sequence of Organisms, Each of Which Serves as a Source