In the context of biotic factors, a leaf is considered biotic because it is part of a living plant. The other options—wind, iron gate, and sunlight—are all abiotic, meaning they do not consist of living elements. Therefore, the leaf is the only biotic option provided. ;
The biotic option in the question is D. Leaf, as it is part of a living plant. The other options—wind, iron gate, and sunlight—are all abiotic since they do not consist of living organisms. In ecology, biotic factors include all living things, while abiotic factors refer to non-living elements.
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