Question

Choose the option that correctly defines the groups of organisms in an ecosystem. I II III

Green plants	Deer	Bacteria
Grass	Goat	Fungi
Aquatic plants	Insects	Mushroom

• A. I - Carnivores; II - Herbivores; III - Saprophytes
• B. I - Herbivores; II - Decomposers; III - Parasites
• C. I - Producers; II - Consumers; III - Decomposers
• D. I - Decomposers; II - Producers; III - Consumers

Answer 1

The correct option is C I - Producers; II - Consumers; III - Decomposers

All living organisms can be classified into the following groups based on the type of food they consume:

• Producers: These organisms produce their own food through photosynthesis. E.g. green plants, aquatic plants, grass.
• Consumers: These organisms that are dependent on other organisms for food. They can be herbivores, carnivores, omnivores or scavengers. E.g. deer, goat, insects.
• Decomposers: These organisms feed on dead and decaying matter. E.g. bacteria, fungi, mushroom