From the perspective of energy,which of the following is the most efficient trophic level?
A)primary producer
B)primary consumer
C)secondary consumer
D)tertiary consumer
E)decomposer

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The primary producer, which is the first trophic level, is the most efficient in terms of energy because it converts sunlight into organic matter through photosynthesis, retaining most of the available energy. As we move up the food chain, each successive trophic level loses a significant amount of energy in the form of heat during metabolic processes, resulting in a lower energy transfer efficiency.

From the Perspective of Energy,which of the Following Is the Most