The organic substances from dead bodies of plants and animals are converted into inorganic substances by microorganisms. What are these organisms called?

Saprotrophs

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Decomposers

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Producers

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Herbivores

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The correct option is B Decomposers
The organic substances (carbohydrates, proteins and lipids) from dead bodies of plants and animals are converted into inorganic substances (hydrogen, oxygen, calcium, iron, sodium, potassium etc.) by microorganisms. Therefore, microbes are said to be decomposers.

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