Question

The bacteria which attack dead animals are

• A. First link of the food chain and are known as primary producers
• B. Second link of the food chain and are herbivorous
• C. Third link of the food chain and are tertiary consumers
• D. The end of food chain and are decomposers

Answer 1

The correct option is D The end of food chain and are decomposers

Fungi and bacteria are known as saprophytes. Saprophytes are decay organisms and are responsible for getting dead animals and plants to rot (decompose). They break down the remains into simple chemicals e.g., nitrates which contain nitrogen, an important element needed by plants. Without saprophytes, the soil would quickly run out of nutrients and the plants would have no food. They are the end of food chain and are also known as decomposers.