Which of the following gases is/are produced by decomposers during the decaying process?

Only carbon dioxide gas

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Only carbon dioxide and nitrogen gases

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Only oxygen gas

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Only carbon dioxide and oxygen gases

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Solution

The correct option is C Only carbon dioxide and nitrogen gases
Decomposers feed on the dead or decaying organic matter(carbohydrate, proteins and lipids ) and produce nitrogen and carbon dioxide gases as an organic matter are mainly made up of carbon, oxygen, hydrogen and nitrogen. Thus, the correct answer is option B.

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