Question

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

Answer 1

Bacteria add carbon to the carbon cycle by **decomposing dead organisms**. This process releases carbon back into the environment, contributing to the overall carbon cycle.