Question

In an ecosystem the function of the producers is
(a) to convert organic compound into inorganic
form
(b) to utilize chemical energy
(c) to trap solar energy and convert into
chemical energy
(d) to release energy

Answer 1

Answer:

d)

Explanation:

In a food pyramid major portion is occupied by the producers. They are mainly microscopic, photosynthetic organisms like phytoplankton and the larger forms include seaweeds and sea grass. The primary function of a producer in an ecosystem is the systematic transfer of energy from one organism to another.

Answer 2

Answer:

Functions of producers in an eco-system is to trap solar energy and convert it into chemical energy .

Correct Option: C

Explaination:

Producers are the green plants and the autotrophic bacteria. They contain chloroplast . With the help of chloroplast, the solar energy is trapped .

The process of photosynthesis converts this trapped energy into chemical Energy in the form of bonds (bond energy) within manufactured compounds like Carbohydrates (Starch)

As per the 1% Law, only 1 % of the solar energy falling on the plant is trapped into plants. Afterwards, every trophic level follows 10% law.

Equation of Photosynthesis:

$\boxed{ \small{6CO_{2} + 6H_{2}O \: \underrightarrow{(photosyn.)} \: \: C_{6}H_{12}O_{6} + 6O_{2} }}$