Question

Biotic community that breaks down the complex organic compounds into dead matter is

• A. Aerophyte
• B. Saprotrophs
• C. Heterotrophs
• D. Autotrophs

Hint:

In an ecosystem, organisms are grouped by how they obtain food. Some make their own food, some eat others, and some decompose dead remains. The decomposers break down complex organic matter.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Group organisms by how they feed.
In an ecosystem some organisms make their own food, some eat others, and some feed on dead remains.

Step 2: Identify the food makers.
Autotrophs, such as green plants, build their own food, so they are not the answer.

Step 3: Identify the consumers.
Heterotrophs eat ready-made food from other organisms, so they do not break down dead matter on their own.

Step 4: Set aside the aerophyte.
An aerophyte is a plant that grows in air, not a decomposer.

Step 5: Find the decomposers.
Saprotrophs feed on dead and decaying organic matter, breaking complex compounds down into simpler ones.

Step 6: Conclusion.
The biotic community that breaks down complex organic compounds in dead matter is the saprotrophs.
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