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Biology Ecosystem Statement Based Questions Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 12, 2026

Select the components that can synthesise organic materials using solar energy:

A
Phytoplankton , ,
B
Zooplankton
and ,
C
Nostoc and ,
D
Earthworms
(E) Scavengers Options: and (E)

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Phytoplankton and Nostoc , which includes cyanobacteria, are capable of photosynthesis, allowing them to fix the Sun's radiant energy to synthesise organic materials from simple inorganic substances. Zooplankton , Earthworms , and Scavengers (E) do not engage in photosynthesis and hence cannot synthesise organic materials ușing solar energy.

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