3. In biology, trophic levels demonstrate the amount of energy that is transferred from one organism to another as shown in the
diagram below.
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Level 4
100.00
12.00
1.44J
0.17J
In this example, only 0.17 joules of the 100 joules of energy
produced by the pea plant are eventually transferred to the hawk.
Which function below most accurately demonstrates the amount of
energy passed from one trophic level to the next for every 100
joules of energy?
A. f(x) = 0.12(100)
B. f(x) = 100 - (0.12)
C. f(x) = 100(0.12 - x)
D. f(x) = 100(0.12)