Which of the following statements about detritus food chains is correct?

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Which of the following statements about detritus food chains is correct?

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It starts with living producers It begins with dead organic matter Correct It does not involve decomposers It is independent of the grazing food chain

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The detritus food chain begins with dead organic matter, which is broken down by decomposers before being passed on to consumers.

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