At Each Level in a Food Chain or Food Web,energy

question 26

Multiple Choice

At each level in a food chain or food web,energy is lost through:

• A)decay
• B)respiration
• C)metabolism
• D)net photosynthesis
• E)gross photosynthesis

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Definitions:

Synthesis

The chemical process of combining two or more elements or compounds to form a more complex product.

Transformation

A genetic alteration of a cell resulting from the direct uptake, incorporation, and expression of exogenous genetic material from its surroundings.

2-Methylamino-1-ethanol

An organic compound comprised of an ethanol backbone with a methylamino substituent, commonly used in chemical synthesis and as an intermediate.

Phosgene

A toxic chemical compound with the formula COCl2, used in the production of organic chemical compounds as a reagent or intermediate.