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Approximately what amount of energy is available to one trophic level from one trophic level lower to it?

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30%

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20%

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1%

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10%

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The correct option is D
10%

In the transfer of food energy from one trophic level to the other, only about 10% is stored at a higher trophic level and the remaining 90% is lost in respiration, decomposition and waste.

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