The loss of energy between trophic levels
A) determines the structure of ecosystems.
B) is an apparent violation of the second law of thermodynamics.
C) depends on the rate of primary production.
D) is due to the inefficiency of photosynthesis.
E) none of the above

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The loss of energy between trophic levels determines the structure of ecosystems because it limits the number of trophic levels and the biomass that can be supported at each level.

The Loss of Energy Between Trophic Levels