Question

In a forest ecosystem, green plants are

• A. primary producers
• B. primary consumers
• C. secondary consumers
• D. decomposer

Answer 1

The correct option is A

primary producers

The correct option is (A) :

Explanation of the correct option :

1. Green plants are called primary producers as they prepare their own food by the process of photosynthesis using sunlight, chlorophyll, water, and carbon dioxide.
2. They are at the first level of the food chain as they are independent of their nutrition sources.
3. They serve as a food source for the other levels of the food chain.
4. Thus, green plants are known as primary producers.

Explanation of the incorrect option:

OPTION B

1. Primary consumers are herbivores.

OPTION C

1. Secondary consumers are the carnivores and the omnivores.

OPTION D

1. Decomposes are those that help in the decomposing of the dead decaying matter and nitrogen fixation.

FINAL ANSWER: In a forest ecosystem, green plants are primary producers.