All of the following are true about ecosystems EXCEPT
A) chemicals are constantly recycled and reused.
B) chemicals are converted from one form to another.
C) energy is constantly recycled.
D) energy is required continuously because some energy is lost.
E) the ultimate source of energy is the sun.

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Energy is not constantly recycled in ecosystems, it flows through the ecosystem in one direction, ultimately being lost as heat. The other statements regarding the recycling and conversion of chemicals and the ultimate source of energy being the sun are all true for ecosystems.

All of the Following Are True About Ecosystems EXCEPT