Question

identifying roles in an ecosystem
which roles belong to decomposers? check all that apply.
decomposers kill harmful microorganisms.
decomposers break down waste and dead organisms.
decomposers provide oxygen to the atmosphere.
decomposers convert sunlight into food energy.
decomposers recycle nutrients in the environment.

Explanation:

Decomposers, like bacteria and fungi, break down organic matter from waste and dead organisms. This process recycles nutrients back into the ecosystem. They do not kill harmful microorganisms, provide oxygen, or convert sunlight into food energy.

Answer:

• Decomposers break down waste and dead organisms.
• Decomposers recycle nutrients in the environment.