Question

Biotic component of biosphere is not constituted by

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

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Air

The correct option is : D
Explanation of the correct option:

1. The ecosystem is defined as a geographic area where all plants, animals, and other organisms as well as weather conditions and land.
2. It is made up of two components- The biotic and abiotic components.
3. Biotic components include all living organisms.
4. Whereas abiotic component includes non-living things like air, water, land, soil, temperature, etc.
5. Air is an abiotic component of the biosphere.

Explanation of the incorrect option:

Option A:

Producers are the living organisms and can produce their own food hence, they are the biotic component of biosphere.

Option B:

Consumers are the living organisms that depend upon the producers and other primary or secondary consumers for food and energy and forms the biotic component of biosphere.

Option C:

Decomposers are those organisms that feed on the dead and decaying matter of other organisms and breaks down into simpler forms, also constitute as biotic component of biosphere.

Final answer: Biotic component of the biosphere is not constituted by air.