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Standard XII
Biology
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Organisms which break down dead remains of plants and animals into simpler substance
(a) producers
(b) consumers
(c) decomposers
(d) all of these
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(c) decomposers
Decomposers break down the dead remains of plants and animals into simpler substances.
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