Question

what is the importance of primary producers in an environment?
a. they convert solar energy into chemical energy.
b. they decompose dead material into nutrients.
c. they maintain the carrying capacity.
d. they prey upon sick and weak animals.

Explanation:

Primary producers (like plants, algae) perform photosynthesis, which converts solar energy into chemical energy stored in organic molecules. This energy forms the base of all food webs in an environment. Option B describes decomposers, option C is not a core defining role of primary producers, and option D describes predators.

Answer:

A. They convert solar energy into chemical energy.