Question

The biotic component of the biosphere is not constituted by:

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

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Air

The correct answer is Option D - Air
Explanation of the correct answer:

1. The biosphere consists of 4 components - Land(lithosphere), Water (Hydrosphere), Air (Atmosphere), and Living Organisms.
2. Of these four components first three (Land(lithosphere), Water (Hydrosphere), and Air (Atmosphere)) are abiotic - that is, these components do not have life.

Explanation of the incorrect options: Living organisms including Producers (make their food using inorganic components), Consumers (consume food produced by producers), and Decomposers (decompose or decay dead organisms) are the biotic component of the biosphere.

Final answer: Option D: Air