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Question
Solar energy is made useful to the biotic community by: a. the consumers b. the decomposers c. the herbivores d. the producers
Correct Answer
Option D is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Producers (autotrophs), like plants and algae, are the only organisms that can capture solar energy and convert it into chemical energy (organic compounds) through photosynthesis. This energy then becomes available to consumers and decomposers.
Hint
These are the only organisms that can make their own food from sunlight.