The Microorganisms That Recycle Nutrients by Breaking Down Dead Matter

question 43

Multiple Choice

The microorganisms that recycle nutrients by breaking down dead matter and wastes are called ______.

• A) pathogens
• B) eukaryotes
• C) decomposers
• D) fermenters
• E) prokaryotes

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Definitions:

Misinformation Effect

A memory distortion phenomenon where post-event information alters a person’s recollection of the original event.

First Impressions

The initial perceptions or judgments formed about someone or something at the first encounter.

Memory

The cognitive process involving the encoding, storing, and retrieving of information over time.

Encoding

The method of transforming data into a format that can be retained in memory storage.