Question
Biology Question on Eco-System
Decomposers like fungi and bacteria are (i) autotrophs (ii) heterotrophs (iii) saprotrophs (iv) chemo-autotrophs. Choose the correct answer.
A
(i) and (iii)
B
(i) and (iv)
C
(ii) and (iii)
D
(i) and (ii)
Answer
(ii) and (iii)
Explanation
Solution
Decomposers like bacteria and fungi are heterotrophs because they are dependent on others for their food as they cannot make their own food. They are also saprotrophs because they feed on dead and decaying organic matter.