Production
Decomposition
1.
It is the process of formation of fresh biomass from inorganic matter by the producers (plants) using sunlight.
It is the process by which complex organic material is broken down by the decomposers.
2.
Energy is trapped in this process.
Energy is released in this process.
3.
It requires sunlight.
It does not require sunlight.
4.
It is an anabolic process.
It is a catabolic process.