Question

Decomposers are important in the carbon cycle and food chains because they______ a produce their own food using light energy from the Sun. b stop the flow of energy and nutrients from one organism to another. c break down dead organisms and waste, and recycle nutrients into the soil and air. d are microscopic and other organisms cannot see them.

Answer 1

Decomposers are important in the carbon cycle and food chains because they **c break down dead organisms and waste, and recycle nutrients into the soil and air.**