Question 4

Question

Decomposers are important in the carbon cycle and food chains because they______

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

Answer 1

a. break down dead organisms and waste, and recycle nutrients into the soil and air.