Which of the following best describes how the chemical energy travels up the food pyramid?
A. Chemical energy is used by each of the
organisms in the food pyramid, resulting in less
energy as it moves up the pyramid.
B. Chemical energy is made by each of the
organisms in the food pyramid, resulting in more
energy as it moves up the pyramid.
C. Chemical energy is not needed by the
organisms in the food pyramid, resulting in equal
amounts of energy throughout the food pyramid.
D. Chemical energy is used by producers but
created by consumers, resulting in fluctuations
in the amounts of energy throughout the food
pyramid.