8. In an ecosystem, the 10% of energy available for transfer from one trophic level to the next is in the form of
8. In an ecosystem, the 10% of energy available for transfer from one trophic level to the next is in the form of

(a) heat energy

(b) light energy

(c) chemical energy

(d) mechanical energy

Correct option – ( c )

Explanation for correct option – energy that is transmitted from one trophic level to another one is in the form of food . Chemical form of energy is food .

Hence correct option is chemical energy