Which Statement About an Ecosystem Is Incorrect

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which statement about an ecosystem is incorrect?

• A)Chemicals are recycled in an ecosystem.
• B)Energy flows through an ecosystem,with some being lost as heat.
• C)Some organisms produce food used by themselves and others.
• D)There is a community of organisms,but no non-living components.
• E)Climate is the main factor that determines where an ecosystem will be located.

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Definitions:

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Substances

refers to forms of matter with a specific composition and properties that distinguish them from other forms.

Calcitonin

A hormone produced by the thyroid gland that lowers blood calcium levels by inhibiting bone resorption and promoting calcium uptake by the bones.

Pituitary Gland

A small, pea-sized gland situated at the base of the brain, crucial for controlling various hormones that regulate growth, metabolism, and reproductive functions.