Class 12 · Organisms and Populations

Ecology: Organism-Environment Relationships — NEET Biology

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As a branch of biology, Ecology is the study of the relationships of living organisms with the abiotic (physico-chemical factors) and biotic components (other species) of their environment. It is concerned with four levels of biological organisation-organisms, populations, communities and biomes.

NCERT Biology · Class 12 · Chapter 11 · Paragraph 59
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Which one of the following pairs is a biotic component of the ecosystem? NEET Year: 2025

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Correct answer: A Producers and consumers

Biotic components refer to the living elements of an ecosystem, which include producers (e.g., green plants) and consumers (e.g., animals, humans). Abiotic components include soil, water, temperature, etc.

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As a branch of biology, Ecology is the study of the relationships of living organisms with the abiotic (physico-chemical factors) and biotic components (other species) of their environment. It is concerned with four levels of biological organisation-organisms, populations, communities and biomes.
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Organisms and Populations, Class 12 NCERT Biology.

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