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Which of the following best explains why energy transfer between trophic levels is inefficient?

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All energy is transferred to the next trophic level Most energy is lost as heat during metabolic activities Correct Higher trophic levels store more energy Producers do not store energy

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Energy transfer is inefficient because most energy is lost as heat due to metabolic activities, limiting the amount transferred to the next level.

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