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There are more herbivores than carnivores in
a food chain because...
I. carnivores have bigger appetites.

II. a large number of herbivores are needed to support a small number of carnivores.
Ill. there are more plants for herbivores to eat.
IV. much energy is lost in the transfer of energy from herbivores to carnivores.

A

I and III

B

II and IV

C

I and II

D

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