Question

If we completely remove the decomposers from an ecosystem, the functioning of the ecosystem will be adversely affected because:

• A. Minerals cycle will be blocked
• B. Herbivores will not receive solar energy
• C. Solar energy flow will be blocked
• D. Rate of decomposition of other compounds will be very high

Answer 1

The correct option is A Minerals cycle will be blocked

The decomposers break down complex organic matter into inorganic substances like carbon dioxide, water and nutrients. They play a very important role in minerals cycle. If we completely remove the decomposers from an ecosystem, the functioning of the ecosystem will be adversely affected because minerals cycle will be blocked.