Botany-Ecosystem Components

NEET Botany Ecosystem Components MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Easy-Class 12

Which of the following statements about the components of an ecosystem is correct?

A

Producers are the primary source of energy for all trophic levels.

B

Consumers are the only components contributing to biomass in an ecosystem.

C

Decomposers primarily consume living plants in an ecosystem.

D

Abiotic components include only inorganic materials like water and air.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

Producers are indeed the primary source of energy for all trophic levels as they convert solar energy into biomass through photosynthesis, while consumers and decomposers play different roles in the ecosystem. The other options incorrectly describe the roles of consumers, decomposers, and abiotic components.

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