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What does “Energy flow” actually mean in Ecosystem & Ecology, and why does it matter for NEET?

energy moves one-way through an ecosystem — from the sun to producers to consumers — and is lost as heat at each step.

In simple words: energy moves one-way through an ecosystem — from the sun to producers to consumers — and is lost as heat at each step. Getting Energy flow clear matters because NEET questions on Ecosystem & Ecology usually test this idea directly, not just a formula you memorised.

Key point

Energy flow

Common mistake

thinking energy is recycled like nutrients.

Memory tip

nutrients cycle, but energy flows one way and dissipates as heat.

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