Asked by Chandler Crouch on May 08, 2024
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Which statement about producers and/or consumers is true?
A) Consumers not only feed themselves but also feed producers.
B) All animals must be either producers or consumers.
C) Producers produce more food than they use.
D) Consumers are not dependent upon other organisms for food.
E) Only one species of producer and consumer can exist in any single community.
Producers
Organisms, typically plants, that synthesize food from inorganic substances and solar energy, serving as the base of the food chain.
Consumers
Organisms that obtain energy by feeding on other organisms or organic matter because they cannot produce their own food.
- Understand the basic concepts and distinctions between producers and consumers in ecosystems.
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Maggie McKuneMay 13, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Producers, such as plants, produce more food (through processes like photosynthesis) than they consume for their own energy needs, making the excess available to consumers in the ecosystem.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the basic concepts and distinctions between producers and consumers in ecosystems.