Question
Which of the following can be classified as a decomposer?(1 point)
Responses
fungus
fungus
corn
corn
owl
owl
frog
Responses
fungus
fungus
corn
corn
owl
owl
frog
Answers
GPT-4o mini
A decomposer is an organism that breaks down dead organic material, returning nutrients to the soil. Among the options provided, the correct response is:
**fungus**
Fungi play a crucial role in decomposition as they break down complex organic substances. Corn, owl, and frog are not considered decomposers; corn is a producer, while the owl and frog are consumers in the food chain.
**fungus**
Fungi play a crucial role in decomposition as they break down complex organic substances. Corn, owl, and frog are not considered decomposers; corn is a producer, while the owl and frog are consumers in the food chain.