Primary producers in an ecosystem obtain their energy through
A) photosynthesis or chemosynthesis.
B) photosynthesis or metabolism of organic compounds.
C) chemosynthesis or metabolism of organic compounds.
D) photosynthesis or metabolism of inorganic compounds.
E) chemosynthesis or metabolism of inorganic compounds.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Primary producers, such as plants and algae, typically obtain their energy through photosynthesis or chemosynthesis. Photosynthesis involves using sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into organic compounds while chemosynthesis involves using chemicals, such as hydrogen sulfide, to produce organic compounds. Therefore, choices B, C, D, and E are incorrect as they do not accurately describe the main ways that primary producers obtain their energy.

Primary Producers in an Ecosystem Obtain Their Energy Through