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which of the following is not true concerning the flow of energy through an ecosystem? a. most solar energy is used in photosynthesis. b. photosynthesis and cellular respiration are performed by plants. c. not all solar energy is used for photosynthesis. d. most of the energy from photosynthesis flows out as heat. please select the best answer from the choices provided
Only a small fraction of solar energy is used in photosynthesis. Most solar energy is reflected back into space or heats the environment without being used in photosynthesis. Plants perform both photosynthesis and cellular - respiration. Also, a significant amount of energy from photosynthesis is lost as heat during metabolic processes.
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A. Most solar energy is used in photosynthesis.