If the Total Caloric Content of the Autotrophic Organisms in a Marine

question 69

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If the total caloric content of the autotrophic organisms in a marine ecosystem were 250,000 KCAL, then the expected caloric value for the second-level consumers would be 25,000 KCAL.

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Definitions:

Amino Group

A weakly basic functional group; abbreviated —NH2.

Anaerobic Conditions

Environments that lack oxygen, allowing for the survival and growth of organisms that can function without oxygen.

Pyruvate

A key intermediate in several metabolic pathways throughout the cell, crucial in the process of energy production.

Acetaldehyde

A colorless, volatile compound with a pungent smell, used in the manufacture of acetic acid, perfumes, and flavors, and as a solvent.