In food chains, energy moves from one source to the next, resulting in a loss of usable chemical energy to the environment. What is typically the amount of chemical energy transferred between trophic levels?
A)5%
B)10%
C)15%
D)90%
E)100%

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The typical amount of chemical energy transferred between trophic levels in a food chain is about 10%. This means that approximately 90% of the energy is lost to the environment, primarily as heat, at each step or level.

In Food Chains, Energy Moves from One Source to the Next