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Why are there always more producers than consumers in an ecosystem?

O A. Plants do not carry out enough photosynthesis to supply the needed oxygen to primary consumers.

O B. The Sun cannot supply enough energy to support many predators.

O C. Energy is lost in food chains so many secondary consumers cannot be supported.

OD. Many consumers would contribute too much carbon dioxide to the carbon cycle.

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energy is lost in the food chains so many secondary consumers cannot be supported

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