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JIPMER2005BotanyEcosystem

If decomposers are removed what will happen to the ecosystem?

Options

  1. AEnergy cycle is stopped
  2. BMineral cycle is stopped
  3. CConsumers cannot absorb solar energy
  4. DRate of decompostion of mineral increases

Correct answer

B. Mineral cycle is stopped

Step-by-step solution

Decomposers are heterotropic organisms mostly bacteria and fungi which live on dead organic matter or detritus. They release different enzymes from their bodies into the dead and decaying plant and animal remains. The extra cellular digestion of the dead remains, lead to the release of simple inorganic substances.

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