Question

In the absence of decomposers, functioning
of the ecosystem is adversely affected due
to
Blocking of the mineral cycle
Blocking of energy flow
Blocking of solar energy to herbivores
Increase in the rate of decomposition of other
components​

Answer 1

Answer:

Blocking of mineral cycle. option (a)

Answer 2

A food chain is series of plants/animals which are interrelated in the form of organism being eaten as food by the other. Trophic levels in a food chain are formed by producers, consumers and decomposers. In the given food chain, plants are producers. The animals eating plants are called as primary consumers and animals eating primary consumers are called as secondary consumers. Decomposers are those which decomposes the waster organic matter and release energy back in the environment. They cycle the various minerals between environment and living organisms. Hence, in the absence of decomposers, ecosystem functioning is adversely affected due to blocking of mineral cycling.

Thus, the correct answer is 'Blocking of mineral cycling.'

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