Energy is
A)lost in the form of heat as energy is passed up a food chain.
B)added in the form of heat as energy is passed up a food chain.
C)lost in the form of carbon dioxide as energy is passed up a food chain.
D)added in the form of heat as carbon dioxide is passed down a food chain.

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Energy is lost in the form of heat as it is passed up a food chain or trophic levels. This phenomenon is known as the 10% law, which states that only 10% of the energy available at one trophic level is transferred to the next trophic level, while the rest is lost as heat. Hence, option A is the correct answer. The other options are incorrect as they do not accurately describe the transfer of energy in a food chain.

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