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The typical percentage of loss of energy in transfers from one trophic level to the next is about

A. 35%
B. 60%
C. 1%
D. 90%
E. 5%

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D. 90%

Step-by-step explanation:

  • When energy flows in a food chain, it is observed that the amount of energy flow decreases with successive trophic levels.
  • It is generally observed that approximately 90% of the energy available at a trophic level is used up and only remaining 10 % is transferred to the next .
  • This is termed as ten percent law.
  • Thus, we can say that 90% of energy is lost when the energy is transferred from one trophic level to another.

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