When plants and animals die, their bodies are decomposed by organisms such as bacteria or fungi. Which statement is true regardi
ng the decomposition process? A.
Decomposition is a chemical change because the identity of the dead plant or animal does not change.
B.
Decomposition is a chemical change because the organism is broken down into new substances.
C.
Decomposition is a physical change because the organism is broken down into new substances.
D.
Decomposition is a physical change because the identity of the dead plant or animal does not change.
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The process of decomposition can be defined as the process in which the body of the organism is broken down from complex substances to the simpler substances.
The process is a part of the nutrient cycle is essential because the nutrients needs to be recycled in order to be available for the plants and other species.
The body starts decomposing after the death of the organism. It is a chemical change in which the complex form of the body is converted into simpler form.
Answer: Possession of traits that aid their survival in extreme conditions.
Explanation: Because archaea that grow in extreme environments possess certain characteristics that aid in their survival in the extreme weather conditions. Those traits are studied regularly to improve other plants.
