Which of the Following Is a TRUE Statement Concerning Ecosystems

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a TRUE statement concerning ecosystems?

• A) Energy flow through an ecosystem is one way and nutrients are recycled.
• B) Energy and nutrients are both recycled.
• C) Energy flow and nutrient flow are both one way.
• D) Nutrient flow through an ecosystem is one way and energy is recycled.
• E) None of these statements is true.

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Definitions:

Charles Darwin

A 19th-century naturalist and biologist known for his theory of evolution by natural selection, fundamentally changing the understanding of the biological world.

Gregor Mendel

A scientist often referred to as the "Father of Genetics" for his pioneering work on the inheritance patterns in pea plants.

Natural Selection

Differential success in the reproduction of different phenotypes resulting from the interaction of organisms with their environment.

Differential Success

The variation in reproductive success among organisms within a population due to differences in heritable traits.