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Question
Energy and nutrients enter a community by way of the: A. producers B. consumers C. scavengers D. detritivores
Correct Answer
Option A is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Producers are the entry point for both energy (from the sun) and nutrients (from the soil/water) into the biological community. They convert inorganic materials into organic forms that other organisms can use.
Hint
They are the gateway for energy and nutrients into the living world.