When energy flows from one trophic level to another,only a small amount is actually used.Which of the following uses of energy by an organism allows for the least amount of transfer to a different trophic level?
A) cellular respiration
B) growth
C) death
D) excretion
E) reproduction

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The energy used by an organism for cellular respiration is not available for a different trophic level because it is lost to the environment as heat. The energy used for growth and reproduction becomes available for another trophic level because the organisms can be consumed by predators. The energy used for excretion and associated with the death of the organism becomes available to the decomposers within the community.

When Energy Flows from One Trophic Level to Another,only a Small