Question

A food chain begins with

• A. Photosynthetic organisms
• B. Nitrogen fixing organisms
• C. Decomposers
• D. Consumers

Answer 1

The correct option is A Photosynthetic organisms

A food chain is series of plants/animals which are interrelated in the form of organism being eaten as food by the other. A food chain consists of producers, consumers and decomposers. It begins with the producers. These include photosynthetic organisms which produce their own food. The animals eating plants are called as primary consumers. They are herbivores. Animals eating primary consumers are called as secondary consumers. They are carnivores.

Thus, the correct answer is 'Photosynthetic organisms.'