Question

In any ecosystem, decomposers are important for all BUT one of the following. A) They are important in keeping the nitrogen cycle going. B) They produce most of the food that the ecosystem relies on. C) They are important in the carbon cycle, in releasing carbon from dead organisms. D) Every other organism in the ecosystem is at least indirectly dependent upon them.

Answer 1

In any ecosystem, decomposers are important for all BUT they do not produce most of the food that the ecosystem relies on

Answer 2

Correct answer: B) They produce most of the food that the ecosystem relies on

Decomposers are the organisms that break down the dead and decayed plants and animals. They also help in the breakdown of waste of other organism.

They are found to be very important for the ecosystem, if they were not present in the ecosystem them plant would not be able to get essential nutrients which are necessary for their growth. Because it the decomposers who help in the recycling of carbon and the nitrogen cycle.

Decomposers break down the dead and decayed material into simpler organic matter into carbon dioxide and nutrients.  

Example: bacteria, fungi