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How are decomposers important in the food web of an ecosystem?

they break down organic molecules back to basic nutrients
they are the only organism that can consume a tertiary consumer
the provide the most energy for the ecosystem
they are usually at the start of the food web

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Pretty sure it’s A. They break down organic molecules back to basic nutrients


It’s definitely not D since they are usually at the end of the food chain.
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