Question

The dead remains of plants and animals are the major source of energy for___.

• A. Decomposers
• B. Tertiary consumers
• C. Saprotrophs
• D. Autotrophs

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (C)

The correct options are
A Decomposers
C Saprotrophs

Saprotrophs or decomposers include microbes such as bacteria and fungi that decompose the dead remains of plants and animals, to extract nutrients and energy. During this process of decomposition, saprotrophs break up these remains into organic and inorganic matter which eventually get reused as raw materials by the producers.