Question

In the food chain, the saprophytic organisms are

• A. Producers
• B. Consumers
• C. Predators
• D. Decomposers

Answer 1

The correct option is D Decomposers

Fungi and bacteria are known as saprophytes. Saprophytes are decay organisms and are responsible for getting dead animals and plants to rot (decompose). They break down the remains into simple chemicals, e.g., nitrates, which contain nitrogen, an important element needed by plants. Without saprophytes the soil would quickly run out of nutrients and the plants would have no food.