Question

The decay cycle: reduces the amount of dead material returns oxygen to the atmosphere cannot happen without fungi all of the above

Answer 1

The decay cycle for living things "reduces the amount of dead material" on the body. This material decomposes and goes into the soil or water, or whatever environment is present.

Answer 2

reduces the amount of dead material

Step-by-step explanation:

Decay cycle refers to breakdown of complex organic matters present in dead and decaying plant and animal bodies into the simpler substances. Decomposers are the microbial heterotrophs and include fungi as well as bacteria. They serve in decay cycle. The process uses oxygen and lack of oxygen slow down the decay cycle. It does not allow the dead organic matter to build up in the system.