Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the first and second laws of thermodynamics?

A. In all energy conversions a certain amount is always lost as heat
B. In any given ecosystem the energy transformations can be classified into catabolic and anabolic processes
C. The energy at one trophic level is the same as the next higher or the one below it
D. The sun is the ultimate source of energy in the universe
E. The total energy in an ecosystem retains constant

Correct Answer:

Option C – The energy at one trophic level is the same as the next higher or the one below it