Organisms That Inhabit Soil or Water and Breakdown and Absorb

question 66

Multiple Choice

Organisms that inhabit soil or water and breakdown and absorb the organic matter of dead organisms are called ______.

• A)autotrophs
• B)decomposers
• C)secondary consumers
• D)primary consumers

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Definitions:

Odds Ratio

A statistical measure indicating the likelihood of an event occurring in one group compared to its occurrence in another group, often used in case-control studies.

Exposure-Disease Relationship

The connection between the presence or level of exposure to a certain factor and the incidence or severity of a disease.

Measure of Association

Quantitative indicators that describe the strength and direction of the relationship between two variables.

Cardiovascular Disease

A class of diseases that involve the heart or blood vessels, often associated with atherosclerosis and other conditions.