Which Statement Best Explains Why Herbivorous Organisms Are More Energetically

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which statement best explains why herbivorous organisms are more energetically efficient than those that consume meat?

• A) Herbivorous organisms are slower and,therefore,burn fewer calories.
• B) Herbivorous organisms obtain their energy directly from the sun.
• C) Herbivorous organisms are at the top of the food chain.
• D) Herbivorous eat nutrient-rich meat.
• E) Herbivorous organisms are at the bottom of the food chain.

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