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Bacteria and fungi that break down the dead remains of organisms are called
Aproducers
Bherbivores
Cdecomposers
Dcarnivores
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. decomposers
1. Dead plants and animals must be broken down and recycled.
2. **Decomposers** (bacteria, fungi) break down dead matter into simple substances that return to the soil.
3. This keeps nutrients cycling in the ecosystem.
_Source: Karnataka SSLC (KSEEB) Class 10 Science, Ch15 'Our Environment', §15.1_
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