Question

Certain elements, such as carbon and nitrogen, are recycled in nature and are released through the _________ of living things.

A.) metabolism
B.) decomposition

Answer 1

Decomposition

Step-by-step explanation:

According to the carbon cycle when organisms die they decompose and release carbon.

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Answer 2

The right answer is B) decomposition

Step-by-step explanation:

Elements like carbon and nitrogen are major constituents of living structures (cell membarnes, proteins, carbohidrates, etc). These elements are incorporated in living structures through metabolism. Structures containing carbon and nitrogen can enter soil from excretes, dead matter and other sources and will experience a process called decomposition, by which microorganisms reduce structures in its components (carbon and nitrogen for expample) and released them.