EDUCATION (CBSE/UGC NET)

EDUCATION UGC NET

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is a biotic component of an ecosystem?
A
Fungi
B
Wind
C
Sunlight
D
Temperature & Water
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Bacteria and fungi are the biotic components of an ecosystem.

Detailed explanation-2: -The living things such as, plants, animals and microorganisms are the biotic components of the ecosystem whereas soil, water, temperature, sunlight, etc., are the abiotic components of the ecosystem.

Detailed explanation-3: -The biotic component is the living component that includes producers, consumers (herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores), and decomposers (saprotrophs).

Detailed explanation-4: -Fungi, animals, and plants are all living things. Since a mushroom is living, it would be considered biotic.

Detailed explanation-5: -Water is not a part of the biotic component of an ecosystem.

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