If the Producers in an Ecosystem Capture 40,000 Units of Energy

question 117

Multiple Choice

If the producers in an ecosystem capture 40,000 units of energy, assuming average efficiency of energy transfer, how many units of this energy can likely be successfully converted into secondary consumer biomass?

• A) 40,000
• B) 4,000
• C) 400
• D) 40
• E) 4

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Definitions:

Fatty Acid

Carboxylic acids with a long aliphatic chain, which can be either saturated or unsaturated, and are a key component of lipids in the diet.

Carnauba Wax

A hard, natural wax obtained from the leaves of the carnauba palm, used in a wide range of products including car waxes, polishes, and cosmetics.

Paraffin Wax

A soft, colorless solid derived from petroleum, coal, or oil shale that's used in candles, cosmetics, and for waterproofing.

IR Stretch

Infrared absorption by a molecule caused by the stretching vibrations of bonds, typically used in spectroscopy to identify functional groups.