NEET BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Decomposers are microorganisms that digest dead or decaying matter and turn dead plants and animals into humus. Decomposers include saprophytic organisms such as fungi and bacteria. It reproduces by directly eating dead or decaying organic matter.

Detailed explanation-2: -The decomposers in an ecosystem convert organic material to inorganic forms that go into the soil and are once again used up by the plants. Decomposers feed on dead remains and waste products or organisms.

Detailed explanation-3: -Decomposers are heterotrophic, including herbivores and predators, meaning that they will use organic substrates for growth and production to get their energy, carbon and nutrients. Scavengers are the first to enter the remains of a dying body, and they consume the dead plant and animal matter directly.

Detailed explanation-4: -Autotrophic organisms convert inorganic molecules into organic compounds. Autotrophs are referred to as primary producers, and they occupy the ecological niche at the base of all food chains. There are two categories of autotrophs, distinguished by the type of energy each uses to synthesize organic products.

Detailed explanation-5: -Scientists call the organisms that decompose organic matter decomposers, saprobes or saprotrophs. Fungi and bacteria are not restricted to decomposing leaves and other plant materials. They will decompose any dead organic matter, whether it is a cardboard box, paint, glue, pair of jeans, a leather jacket or jet fuel.