Respuesta :
The correct answer to this question is "some of the energy is used for metabolism and the rest is released as heat energy." A primary consumer gets energy from a producer. some of the energy is used for metabolism and the rest is released as heat energy.
Answer : Option D) Some of the energy is used for metabolism and the rest is released as heat energy.
Explanation : When a primary consumer gets energy from a producer. The energy gets utilized in performing various life activities, and the rest is released back to the surroundings. It can also be transferred to another trophic level; but the energy content will be very less as compared to the consumption of the consumer. As primary consumers always gets more amount of energy than the secondary consumers. The energy gets utilized in one trophic level and is then transferred to another trophic level or is released as heat into the surroundings.