UPSC General Studies Solved Paper - General Studies-2013

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    With reference to the food chains in ecosystem(s), which of the following kinds of organism is/are known as decomposer organism/organisms?
    1. Virus                        
    2. Fungi         
    3. Bacteria
    Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

    A)  Only 1             

    B)  2 and 3   

    C)  1 and 3

    D)  All of these

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    Exp. [b] Viruses are not decomposers. They are like parasites and live off of a living organism. Fungi and Bacteria on the other hand are decomposers and perform the important role of breaking down the dead remains of plants and animals into nutrients.


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