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The functional unit of biosphere which plays a major role in balancing and maintaining equilibrium in nature is ____.

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Biotic community

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Species of plants and animals

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Ecosystem

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Biome

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Solution

The correct option is C
Ecosystem

An ecosystem is the functional unit of biosphere which plays a major role in balancing and maintaining equilibrium in nature.
It is a community of living organisms (plants, animals and microbes) in conjunction with the non-living components of their environment (air, water, minerals and soil) interacting as a system.

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