Hypothetical balanced food chain. Sun and Earth supply 6 units of energy to each plant. For higher tropic levels, individuals consume 2 units of energy each before passing the remainder to the next trophic level. The number of individuals in each trophic level is given below. Complete the table below by computing for the number of energy units in each column. Answer the following questions: Discuss how the food chain works. Where does each trophic component or level get its energy (food) from? What is the ultimate source of energy for all components of the food chain? Which component got the highest amount of available energy/individual? Why do members of this component need the most energy?

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