NEET BIOLOGY

ECOLOGY

ORGANISMS AND THE ENVIRONMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which option is abiotic?
A
Plants
B
Bacteria
C
Water
D
Fungi
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Examples of abiotic factors are water, air, soil, sunlight, and minerals. Biotic factors are living or once-living organisms in the ecosystem. These are obtained from the biosphere and are capable of reproduction.

Detailed explanation-2: -The correct answer is option C. The abiotic factors refer to the components of an ecosystem that are non-living. Rocks are non-living and thus, are part of the abiotic components of an ecosystem.

Detailed explanation-3: -Sunlight, air, precipitation, minerals, and soil are some examples of abiotic factors.

Detailed explanation-4: -Water (H2O) is a very important abiotic factor – it is often said that “water is life.” All living organisms need water. Plants must have water to grow. Even plants that live in the desert need a little bit of water to grow. Without water, animals become weak and confused, and they can die if they do not rehydrate.

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