What Is the Range of Actual Efficiencies of Energy Transfer

question 9

Multiple Choice

What is the range of actual efficiencies of energy transfer from one trophic level to the next?

• A)5-20%
• B)20-30%
• C)10-25%
• D)90-100%

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