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Question: A and B are the different biotic factors of the ecosystem. Complete the cycle by naming them ![](h...
A and B are the different biotic factors of the ecosystem. Complete the cycle by naming them
Solution
plants produce carbohydrates and release oxygen using carbon dioxide. Herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores breath in oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide.
Complete answer:
Plants are the primary producers in an ecosystem. They produce carbohydrates and release oxygen into the atmosphere by the process of photosynthesis.
Green plants in presence of sunlight and chlorophyll using water and carbon dioxide to produce carbohydrates and oxygen. This process is called photosynthesis.
The food produced by the plants is consumed by the organisms present in the second trophic level of the food chain which includes herbivores and omnivores.
They utilize oxygen released by the plants for respiration and release carbon dioxide. This released carbon dioxide is again utilized by the plants for photosynthesis. This cycle continues as long as produces and consumers present on the earth
In the ecosystem cycle, A represents consumers i.e, herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores. B represents producers i.e, plants.
Additional information:
Along with plants some of the microorganisms also perform photosynthesis. For example, blue-green algae are also called cyanobacteria.
It also contains a pigment that is responsible for photosynthesis that is present in plants called chlorophyll.
During the process of photosynthesis, oxygen is released from the reduction of water molecules. The release of oxygen during photosynthesis depends on the hydrogen donor.
If the hydrogen donor is a water molecule the organism releases oxygen
The complete equation of photosynthesis is:
6Co2+12H2OsunlightC6H12O6+6H2O+6O2
Note:
-There are four trophic levels in the ecosystem.
-Plants occupy the first trophic level, herbivores, carnivores occupy the second, third, fourth, and fifth trophic levels respectively.