Single Answer MCQ
Q-00040586

What would happen if there were no decomposers in an ecosystem?

1

Increased nutrient cycling

2

Accumulation of dead matter

3

More producers

4

Less competition

Answer and Solution

Answer

B. Accumulation of dead matter

Solution:

Without decomposers, dead organic matter would accumulate and nutrients would not be recycled back into the soil, making 'Accumulation of dead matter' correct.

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