Flow of matter in food chain is not unidirectional because

Matter is transformed into chemical energy.

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Matter can be recycled but re-used.

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Matter is transformed into physical energy.

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Matter is uni-directional.

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Solution

The correct option is B
Matter can be recycled but re-used.

The flow of matter in a food chain is not unidirectional because matter can be recycled and reused. Energy cannot be recycled as energy is converted into various forms and it is lost to the environment through respiration and other processes.

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