Question

Weathering of rocks makes the phosphorus available first to

• A. Producers
• B. Consumers
• C. Decomposers
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is A Producers

Phosphate is a micronutrient which is essential for various metabolic activity in plants.During weathering of rocks phosphorus is released and distributed in the soil which is taken up firstly by the plants in the form of phosphate ions. Herbivores eat the plants and carnivores eat the herbivores and the journey of phosphate continues in the food chain.