Energy flow is one-way because ____

a. all of the energy in an ecosystem stays constant
b. the amount of energy a producer harvests is equal to the amount of energy consumers consume
c. with each energy transfer, some energy escapes as heat
d. energy cannot be created but it can be destroyed
e. there is only one form of energy


ANSWER: c

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