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In most ecosystems, the primary producers use energy from______ to build organic compounds. a. sunlight b. heat c. breakdown of wastes and remains d. breakdown of inorganic substances in the habitat

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In most ecosystems, the primary producers use energy
from______ to build organic compounds.
a. sunlight
b. heat
c. breakdown of wastes and remains
d. breakdown of inorganic substances in the habitat

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