In the Absence of _____, Nutrient Recycling Within the Ecosystem

Question

In the absence of _____, nutrient recycling within the ecosystem would completely stop.
A)rocks
B)secondary consumers
C)decomposers
D)predators

Accepted Answer

Decomposers are responsible for breaking down dead organic matter and recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem. Without them, essential nutrients would not be available for producers to use again, and the ecosystem would be unable to sustain itself. Rocks, secondary consumers, and predators do not play a direct role in nutrient cycling.