Question

14. Which of these statements about food chains are accurate?

A. Only 10% of the energy within an organism is passed on when it is eaten.

B. Large predators are common in most food chains

C. A grasshopper is an example of a secondary consumer.

D. All of the energy in a food chain originates from the sun.​

Answer 1

D. All of the energy in a food chain originates
from the sun.

Answer 2

D. All of the energy in a food chain originates from the sun.​

Step-by-step explanation:

The Sun is the major source of energy for organisms and the ecosystems of which they are a part. Producers such as plants, algae, and cyanobacteria use the energy from sunlight to make organic matter from carbon dioxide and water. This establishes the beginning of energy flow through almost all food webs.