In Order to Recycle Nutrients, Which of the Following Minimum

Question

In order to recycle nutrients, which of the following minimum components must an ecosystem have?
A) producers
B) producers and decomposers
C) producers, primary consumers, and decomposers
D) producers, primary consumers, secondary consumers, and decomposers

Accepted Answer

For nutrient recycling in an ecosystem, at least producers (like plants) and decomposers (organisms that break down dead material) are necessary. Producers create organic material from inorganic substances, and decomposers break down dead organisms and waste, returning nutrients to the soil for use by producers.