Question

Bacteria add carbon to the carbon cycle by(1 point)Responsesperforming photosynthesis.performing photosynthesis.being consumed by larger organisms, such as plankton.being consumed by larger organisms, such as plankton.exchanging carbon dioxide and oxygen gases.exchanging carbon dioxide and oxygen gases.decomposing dead organisms.

Answer 1

Bacteria add carbon to the carbon cycle by **decomposing dead organisms**. This process breaks down organic matter and releases carbon back into the environment, where it can be reused by other organisms.