Question

Abiotic component of ecosystem is

• A. Water
• B. Daphnia
• C. Bacteria
• D. Chlorella

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Water

The correct option is A:

Explanation of correct option:

1. Structural and functional unit of the biosphere that is self-sustaining is known as the ecosystem.
2. Abiotic components of an ecosystem include inorganic substance, organic substance, and climatic factors like light, temperature, wind, soil, water, etc.

Explanation of incorrect options:

Option B:

1. Daphnia is not an example of the abiotic component.
2. Daphnia is a common water flea that is a living thing and cannot be considered an abiotic component.

Option C:

1. Bacteria is not an example of the abiotic component.
2. Bacteria are living things and it is biotic component of the ecosystem.

Option D:

1. Chlorella is not an example of the abiotic component.
2. Chlorella is a green alga that contains photopigment chlorophyll-a and chlorophyll-b.

Final answer: Abiotic component of the ecosystem is water.