Question

matter and energy in ecosystems study guide

1. scientists are studying photosynthesis in a forest ecosystem that has plants, animals,

and decomposers (which consume dead things). which group or groups of organisms
in the forest carry out photosynthesis?
all organisms in the forest
b. animals and decomposers
plants and decomposers
d. plants

Explanation:

Photosynthesis is a process where organisms use sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water to produce glucose and oxygen. Plants have chloroplasts which enable them to carry out this process. Animals are heterotrophs (they consume other organisms for energy) and do not perform photosynthesis. Decomposers (like fungi and bacteria) break down dead organic matter and also do not have the ability to perform photosynthesis as they lack the necessary structures (like chloroplasts in plants) for this process.

Answer:

d. plants