What limits the ability of organisms to harness unlimited energy? Explain your answer.

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: Throughout the food chain, some energy is lost in metabolic processes such as heat. Therefore, this limits organisms from receiving unlimited energy. Energy is lost in each trophic level.

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A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4

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Meat consumption is more common in developed countries than in developing countries

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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