Question

Cycling of elements in an ecosystem is called as

• A. Chemical cycle
• B. Geochemical cycle
• C. Biogeochemical cycle
• D. Geological cycle

Answer 1

The correct option is C Biogeochemical cycle

The term biogeochemical cycle is used for exchange or circulation of biogenetic nutrients between living and non living components of biospheres. The biogenetic nutrients are essential elements required by organisms for their body-building and metabolism which are provided by earth and returned to earth after the death of organisms and/or through excreta of animals

So, the correct answer is 'Biogeochemical cycle'