AP BIOLOGY

ECOLOGY

ENERGY FLOW AND PRIMARY PRODUCTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is an example of a biotic factor?
A
skunk
B
rocks
C
soil
D
water
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -So, Soil, Sunlight and Water are examples of abiotic components and Bacteria is a biotic factor of the environment.

Detailed explanation-2: -A biotic factor is a living organism that shapes its environment. In a freshwater ecosystem, examples might include aquatic plants, fish, amphibians, and algae.

Detailed explanation-3: -Biotic Factors Example: Plants, animals, human beings, decomposers, yeast, insects, etc. All these biotic components interact to develop new generations i.e to reproduce new organisms to maintain stability in the food chain.

Detailed explanation-4: -Sunlight, air, precipitation, minerals, and soil are some examples of abiotic factors. These factors have a significant impact on the survival and reproduction of species in an ecosystem. For instance, without an adequate amount of sunlight, autotrophic organisms may not be able to survive.

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