Question

What is the primary role of sunlight in an ecosystem?

Options

• Decomposing proteins and lipids

• Providing source of energy for photosynthesis

• Breaking down dead organic matter

• Recycling inorganic nutrients

Answer 1

Sunlight is essential as the source of energy for photosynthesis in autotrophic organisms (producers). This energy is then transferred through the food chain to all other organisms in the ecosystem.