MCQ
The organisms which physically and chemically breaks the complex dead organic remains are known as
  • A
    Scavangers
  • Decomposers
  • C
    Both $(a)$ and $(b)$
  • D
    Parasites

Answer

Correct option: B.
Decomposers
b
Decomposers (saprotrophs) are the organisms that breakdown complex organic matter into inorganic substances and in doing, so they carryout the natural process of decomposition

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