What would happen to the energy in an ecosystem if there were no decomposers?(1 point)

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The movement of energy would stop because it would remain locked in the biosphere.
The movement of energy would stop because it would remain locked in the biosphere.

The energy would cycle faster because decomposers are very slow at breaking down material.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

The movement of energy would stop because it would remain locked in the biosphere.

Without decomposers, organic matter from dead plants and animals would not be broken down, preventing the recycling of nutrients. This would disrupt the flow of energy within the ecosystem, as essential nutrients would not be returned to the soil to support new plant growth.