Which Statement About Decomposers Is FALSE

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which statement about decomposers is FALSE?

• A) They act with detritivores to break down and recycle organic matter.
• B) They are microbial heterotrophs.
• C) They include bacteria but not fungi.
• D) They use the products of decomposition to supply themselves with energy.
• E) They are also called saprotrophs.

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