Approximately What Percentage of the Energy in One Trophic Level

question 41

Multiple Choice

Approximately what percentage of the energy in one trophic level becomes incorporated into the next level?

• A) 1%
• B) 10%
• C) 30%
• D) 60%
• E) 100%

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