alleryWhich group of organisms recycles nutrients in an ecosystem?
ADecomposers
BProducers
CHerbivores
DTop carnivores
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Decomposers
1. Decomposers (bacteria and fungi) act on dead organisms.
2. They release nutrients back into the soil and atmosphere.
3. Producers re-absorb these nutrients to grow.
_Source: syllabus Science, Ch 13 "Our Environment", §13.1_
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