JIPMER Jipmer Medical Solved Paper-2005

  • question_answer
    If decomposers are removed what will happen to the ecosystem?

    A)  Energy cycle is stopped

    B)  Mineral cycle is stopped

    C)  Consumer cannot absorb solar energy

    D)  Rate of decomposition of mineral increases

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    Decomposers are heterotropic organisms mostly bacteria and fungi which live on dead organic matter or detritus. They release different enzymes from their bodies into the dead and decaying plant and animal remains. The extra cellular digestion of the dead remains, lead to the release of simple inorganic substances.


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