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Each level in a food chain contains less energy than the one below it because some energy is

added to the system.
A
B
C
D
Added to the system
lost as heat.
consumed by carnivores.
incorporated into biomass.

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Answer:

lost as heat.

Step-by-step explanation:

Energy decreases as it moves up because energy is lost as metabolic heat

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