Which of the following statements about decomposers is correct?

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Which of the following statements about decomposers is correct?

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Decomposers break down organic matter and recycle nutrients Correct Decomposers store nutrients permanently Decomposers absorb atmospheric carbon directly Decomposers are primary consumers

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Decomposers, such as bacteria and fungi, break down dead organisms and recycle nutrients back into the ecosystem.

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