Question

in the nitrogen cycle, denitrification is the process of breaking down nitrates and nitrites to release n₂ back to the air, soil, or water eventually. which term best describes the special bacteria involved in this process? (1 point)
producers
decomposers
consumers
carnivores

Explanation:

Decomposers break down complex substances (like nitrates/nitrites here) into simpler forms. Producers make their own food, consumers eat other organisms, and carnivores eat meat—none fit as well as decomposers for bacteria breaking down nitrates/nitrites in denitrification.

Answer:

B. decomposers