When plants undergo photosynthesis, they take in water and other nutrients from the soil and carbon dioxide from the air to produce sugar and oxygen. How do photosynthetic plants typically affect the other organisms in their ecosystem?

A. Plants do not affect the other organisms in any way.
B. Plants prohibit other organisms from receiving adequate water and nutrients.
C. Plants prevent other organisms from being autotrophic.
D. Plants provide energy to the other organisms.