Question
Distinguish between :
Production and decomposition
Production and decomposition
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Answer
| S.No. | Production | Decomposition |
| 1. | Green plants synthesize organic food substances from water and carbon dioxide by the process of photosynthesis. This process takes place in the presence of sunlight and chlorophyll. | 1. Decomposers like bacteria, fungi etc. decompose the dead complex organic matter into simpler substances. Energy, water and CO2 are released in this process. |
| 2. | Solar energy is transformed into chemical energy and gets stored in organic food material. This process is called production. | 2. Chemical energy is released in the form of kinetic energy and heat. This process is called decomposition. |
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