Biology/Energy Pyramid
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Why are the functions of the energy pyramid important?
Hi Robyn
I am not sure how to respond to this as the energy pyramid is a model and has no functon except to pyramid show us the concept of energy flow and the importance of the Law of entropy (second Law) The 2nd Law tells us that with any change is a form of energy tehre is a loss of useful energy.
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Walter Hintz
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Science teacher for over 50 years. MSc. in biology. I can answer questions in general biology, zoology, botany, anatomy and physiology and biochemistry.
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I have a MSc in biology and have been a science teacher for over 50 years. At present I am a faculty member at a college and a science consultant at seven catholic schools.
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