Identify the incorrect statement regarding the flow of energy between various components of the food chain.

  • A
    Each trophic level loses some energy as heat to the environment.
  • B
    The amount of energy available at each trophic level is $10$% of previous trophic level.
  • C
    Energy flow is unidirectional.
  • D
    Green plants capture about $10$% of the solar energy that falls on leaves.

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