Asked by Olivia Hense on May 30, 2024
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Which example is biodegradable?
A) Something that can be broken down by autotrophs.
B) Something that cannot be broken down by any living processes.
C) Something that can be broken down by heterotrophs.
D) Something that can be broken down by decomposers.
Biodegradable
Materials that can be broken down into natural elements by microorganisms over time, without harming the environment.
Decomposers
Organisms such as fungi and bacteria that break down dead organic material, returning nutrients to the ecosystem.
- Gain insight into the movement and recycling process of energy within an ecosystem.
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Laura RamosJun 02, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Biodegradable items can be broken down by decomposers, such as bacteria and fungi. Therefore, option D is the correct answer. Choice A only mentions autotrophs, which are not decomposers, and choice B states that the item cannot be broken down at all, which is not biodegradable. Choice C mentions heterotrophs, which include decomposers, but does not explicitly state that the item can be broken down.
Learning Objectives
- Gain insight into the movement and recycling process of energy within an ecosystem.