Question

Bacteria add carbon to the carbon cycle by(1 point)
Responses

being consumed by larger organisms, such as plankton.
being consumed by larger organisms, such as plankton.

decomposing dead organisms.
decomposing dead organisms.

exchanging carbon dioxide and oxygen gases.
exchanging carbon dioxide and oxygen gases.

performing photosynthesis.

Answer 1

Bacteria add carbon to the carbon cycle primarily by **decomposing dead organisms**. This process releases carbon back into the soil and atmosphere, making it available for use by other organisms in the cycle.