The Role of Decomposers in a Forest

Author:Lakhmir Singh & Manjit Kaur
7th CBSE
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Important Questions on The Role of Decomposers in a Forest

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The organisms A (bacteria) and B occur on the forest floor. They convert the dead parts of forest plants and dead bodies of forest animals into simple substances such as C, D, and E which can be re-used by organisms F for their growth and development.
What could be an organism B?

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The organisms A and B(fungi) occur on the forest floor. They convert the dead parts of forest plants and dead bodies of forest animals into simple substances such as C, D, and E which can be re-used by organisms F for their growth and development.
What could be an organism A?

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The organisms A and B occur on the forest floor. They convert the dead parts of forest plants and dead bodies of forest animals into simple substances such as C, D and E which can be reused by organisms F for their growth and development. What could organisms F be? (Microorganisms/Plants/Animals)

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The organisms A and B occur on the forest floor. They convert the dead parts of forest plants and dead bodies of forest animals into simple substances such as nutrients, carbon dioxide, and E which can be re-used by organisms F for their growth and development.
What is E?

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The organisms A and B occur on the forest floor. They convert the dead parts of forest plants and dead bodies of forest animals into simple substances such as C, D and E (water) which can be reused by organisms F for their growth and development. What is D? (Write the full form)

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The organisms A and B occur on the forest floor. They convert the dead parts of forest plants and dead bodies of forest animals into simple substances such as C, D and E which can be reused by organisms F for their growth and development.
What is C? (Metals/Nutrients)

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The organisms A and B occur on the forest floor. They convert the dead parts of forest plants and dead bodies of forest animals into simple substances such as C, D, and E which can be re-used by organisms F for their growth and development.
What is the general name of organisms like A and B?(Decomposers/Parasites)

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Which of the following helps in maintaining the supply of nutrients to the growing plants and trees in a forest?

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One of the following is not produced by the action of decomposers on the dead parts of plants and dead bodies of animals. This one is:

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Micro-organisms act upon the dead plants to produce:

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The decaying leaves and animal droppings in a forest enrich the _____.

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Name the dark coloured substance formed by the action of decomposers on dead plant leaves.

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What are decomposers? Name any two decomposers. What do decomposers do in a forest?

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Explain how decomposers help in maintaining the supply of nutrients to the growing plants in a forest.

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What is the importance of humus in a forest?

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What happens if an animal dies in a forest?