Multiple Choice
Select the correct statement about photosynthesis by primary producers.
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9. Photosynthesis
Introduction to Photosynthesis
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Producers, organisms that perform photosynthesis, are consumed by which of the following?
A
Tertiary consumers
B
Other producers
C
Decomposers
D
Primary consumers
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Understand the concept of producers: Producers are organisms, such as plants, algae, and some bacteria, that perform photosynthesis to convert sunlight into chemical energy stored in glucose. They form the base of the food chain.
Learn about primary consumers: Primary consumers are organisms that feed directly on producers. These are typically herbivores, such as rabbits, deer, and certain insects, that consume plants or algae.
Differentiate between other consumer levels: Tertiary consumers are higher-level predators that feed on secondary consumers, not directly on producers. Decomposers break down dead organic matter, including producers, but they do not consume living producers.
Eliminate incorrect options: Other producers do not consume producers, as they perform photosynthesis independently. Tertiary consumers and decomposers do not directly feed on producers.
Conclude that primary consumers are the correct answer: Primary consumers rely on producers as their direct source of energy, making them the correct choice in this context.
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