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The movement of energy from lower to hig...

The movement of energy from lower to higher trophic level is

A

always unidirectional

B

sometimes unidirectional

C

always bidirectional

D

undeterminable.

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The correct Answer is:
A
There is always a unidirectional movement of energy towards the higher trophic level.
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