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Ecosystem — Revision Notes

Madhya Pradesh Board · Class 12 · Biology

Ecosystem revision notes for Madhya Pradesh Board Class 12 Biology: 4 topics in quick points. Part of the Madhya Pradesh Board Class 12 Biology syllabus.

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1. Ecosystem Structure and Basic Components

  • An ecosystem is a functional unit of nature where living organisms interact with each other and with the physical environment.
  • The entire biosphere is regarded as a global ecosystem made up of all local ecosystems on Earth.
  • Ecosystems are broadly divided into terrestrial and aquatic types.
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2. Productivity

  • Primary productivity is the amount of biomass or organic matter produced per unit area over a time period by plants during photosynthesis.
  • Productivity is expressed as gm⁻² yr⁻¹ or kcal m⁻² yr⁻¹.
  • Primary productivity is divided into gross primary productivity and net primary productivity.
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3. Decomposition

  • Decomposition is the breakdown of complex organic matter into inorganic substances like carbon dioxide, water and nutrients by decomposers.
  • Dead plant remains such as leaves, bark and flowers, and dead remains of animals including fecal matter, form detritus.
  • Detritus is the raw material for decomposition.
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4. Energy Flow and Food Chains

  • Except for the deep sea hydro-thermal ecosystem, the Sun is the only source of energy for all ecosystems on Earth.
  • Less than 50 per cent of incident solar radiation is photosynthetically active radiation.
  • Plants and photosynthetic bacteria fix Sun's radiant energy to make food from simple inorganic materials.

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An ecosystem is formed by interactionEcosystems are broadly of two typesPrimary productivity is the amountGross primary productivity is the totalLess than 50 per cent

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Ecosystem for Madhya Pradesh Board Class 12 Biology?
Key topics in Ecosystem include Ecosystem Structure and Basic Components, Productivity, Decomposition, Energy Flow and Food Chains. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Madhya Pradesh Board Class 12 board exam.
How should I revise Ecosystem for the Madhya Pradesh Board Class 12 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 52 practice questions on Ecosystem. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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