Which of the following statements about energy flow in ecosystems is correct?

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Which of the following statements about energy flow in ecosystems is correct?

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Energy is continuously recycled within an ecosystem. Only 10% of energy is transferred from one trophic level to the next. Correct Producers have the lowest energy availability. Energy transfer between trophic levels is 100% efficient.

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Only about 10% of energy is passed from one trophic level to the next, with most energy lost as heat.

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