The decomposers in an ecosystem :(a) convert inorganic material to simpler forms (b) convert organic material to inorganic forms (c) convert inorganic material into organic compounds (d) do not break down organic compounds
Correct answer: (b) convert organic material to inorganic forms
Explanation: Decomposers convert the organic matter present in the bodies of dead organisms into inorganic forms and mix them with the soil.
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