Which of the following substances is formed by the action of decomposers?

Fertilizers

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Pesticides

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Compost

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All of the above

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Solution

The correct option is C Compost
When garbage such as leftover food, plant and animals waste is collected in heaps, decomposers such as bacteria, insects such as earthworms and fungi act on it and break it down. This product which is formed by this action of decomposers is called compost. This process is called composting and the compost can be used to increase the plant yield. Thus the correct answer is option C.

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