Use the Following Figure to Answer the Question

question 6

Multiple Choice

Use the following figure to answer the question.

In the figure, what could the jagged arrow leaving microorganisms and other detritivores represent?

• A) organic compounds broken down by bacteria
• B) energy consumed by bacteria
• C) energy lost from a worm during cellular respiration
• D) CO₂ and heat loss from decomposing materials due to the effects of solar radiation and precipitation

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