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  • What organism in a food chain breaks down dead and decayi...
Multiple choice

What organism in a food chain breaks down dead and decaying organisms?

  1. producer

  2. consumer

  3. predator

  4. decomposer

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Decomposers are the organisms responsible for breaking down dead or decaying matter, returning nutrients to the soil.

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