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In a typical terrestrial ecosystem, approximately what percentage of energy is transferred from one trophic level to the next?

A 1%
B 10%
C 50%
D 90%

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

The 10% rule in ecology states that roughly 10% of the energy from one trophic level is transferred to the next, with the remaining 90% lost primarily as metabolic heat.

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