Which of the Following Is True of Detritivores

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of detritivores?

• A) They recycle chemical elements directly back to primary consumers.
• B) They synthesize organic molecules that are used by primary producers.
• C) They convert organic materials from all trophic levels to inorganic compounds usable by primary producers.
• D) They secrete enzymes that convert the organic molecules of detritus into CO2 and H2O.
• E) Some species are autotrophic, whereas others are heterotrophic.

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