Ecosystem · Class 12 · CBSE · Science Biology
Which of the following functional aspects of an ecosystem is best represented by the flow of energy and nutrient cycling?
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Which of the following functional aspects of an ecosystem is best represented by the flow of energy and nutrient cycling?
- A.Species composition and stratification
- B.Productivity, decomposition, and energy flowCorrect answer
- C.Only primary productivity
- D.Biomass accumulation and standing crop
Solution
An ecosystem is characterized by its structural features (species composition, stratification) and functional components. The major functional components of an ecosystem are productivity, decomposition, energy flow, and nutrient cycling.
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