When organisms decompose they become food for decomposers

Last updated: 6/9/2023

When organisms decompose they become food for decomposers such as bacteria fungi and earthworms These decomposers recycle dead plants and animals into chemical nutri ents that are released back into the soil air and water Which of the following correctly describes the role of decomposition in the carbon cycle Select all that apply A B C D remains contain carbon which will become stuck in the soll and can never enter the car bon cycle again remains contain carbon but all of the carbon is released as gas during the decomposi tion process remains contain carbon that can eventually become fossil fuels which can be burned for energy remains contain carbon that becomes stored in layers of sediment which eventually be orale