Author Question: Which of the following is true of detrivores? A) They recycle chemical elements (Read 937 times)

penza

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Which of the following is true of detrivores?
A) They recycle chemical elements directly back to primary consumers.
B) They synthesize organic molecules that are used by primary producers.
C) They convert organic materials from all trophic levels to inorganic compounds usable by primary producers.
D) They secrete enzymes that convert the organic molecules of detritus into CO2 and H2O.
E) Some species are autotrophic, while others are heterotrophic



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I recall doing this last year, it's C, bye bye!



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Thanks for assisting, your answer was right!



 

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