Less energy is available at the next trophic level because Select one: a. all the food is captured and eaten before it can reach the next trophic level. b. all of the food eaten is digested and absorbed. c. only a portion of the food that is digested can be used to make ATP. d. all of the absorbed food molecules are used as an energy source for ATP buildup in mitochondria. e. all of the food is absorbed, but not all can be used to make ATP.

What is the best conclusion based on this data? the hypothesis was not supported because the data indicated that fertilizing plants does not improve plant growth. the hypothesis was supported; to get the best growth, use 5 milliliters of fertilizer per plant. the hypothesis was not supported; the data indicated that too much fertilizer can inhibit plant growth. the hypothesis was supported; to get the best growth, use 15 milliliters of fertilizer per plant.