Question

question 16
in all ecosystems, energy is eventually lost to the environment via
○ photosynthesis
○ trophic levels
○ matter
○ radiation and reflection of light
○ heat from metabolism

Explanation:

In ecosystems, energy is transferred through various processes. Metabolism in organisms releases heat as a by - product, and this heat is lost to the environment. Photosynthesis is a process of energy capture, not loss. Trophic levels are about energy transfer between organisms. Matter is different from energy loss. Radiation and reflection of light are not the main way energy is lost from ecosystems compared to heat from metabolism.

Answer:

E. heat from metabolism