Question

Role of bacteria in carbon cycle is

• A. Photosynthesis
• B. Chemosynthesis
• C. Breakdown of organic compounds
• D. Assimilation of nitrogen compounds

Answer 1

The correct option is C Breakdown of organic compounds

Carbon cycle is series of processes that interconverts the carbon compounds in the environment. It recycles the carbon back in the environment. A sequence of carbon cycle is producer followed by consumer followed by decomposer. Bacteria plays an important role in carbon cycle. Bacteria are decomposers that break down organic compounds. They decomposes plant and animal waste products and return carbon back in the environment.

Thus, the correct answer is 'Breakdown of organic compounds.'