Question

In an ecosystem, bacteria and fungi are the:

• A. Autotrophs
• B. Primary consumers
• C. Decomposers
• D. Secondary consumers

Answer 1

The correct option is C Decomposers

There are some living organisms that prepare their own food (autotrophic) and some that depend on others for food (heterotrophic).

Amongst the latter, some organisms feed on dead plants and animals to obtain their nutrition. They convert the complex organic substances into simple substances and thus obtain nutrition and energy.

This process of breakdown is called decomposition and the organisms which perform decomposition are called decomposers.

Thus, the correct answer is option C.