Question

The microorganisms comprising .................... and .................., breakdown the dead remains and waste products of organisms.

• A. Bacteria, fungi
• B. Bacteria, virus
  
• C. Virus, fungi
• D. Protozoa, virus

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Bacteria, fungi

• The microorganisms, comprising bacteria and fungi, break-down the dead remains and waste products of organisms.
• These microorganisms are known as the decomposers as they break-down the complex organic substances into simple inorganic substances that go into the soil and are used up once more by the plants.
• Decomposers are responsible for nutrient recycling.