Which of the following statements about the role of decomposers is correct?

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Which of the following statements about the role of decomposers is correct?

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Decomposers convert organic matter into inorganic substances Correct Decomposers store nutrients permanently Decomposers do not contribute to nutrient cycling Decomposers absorb atmospheric nitrogen directly

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Decomposers break down organic matter into inorganic substances, releasing nutrients back into the environment.

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