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    Question

    What does the term "bioenergetics" refer to in the

    context of ecosystems?
    A The process of photosynthesis in plants Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B The conversion of matter into energy Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C The transfer/transformation of energy in the ecosystem in a unidirectional way through different trophic levels Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D The process of cellular respiration in animals Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Bioenergetics in the context of ecosystems refers to the transfer and transformation of energy in a unidirectional manner through different trophic levels. It explains how energy flows from producers to consumers, sustaining life processes at each level of the food chain. 

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