JAMB Biology 1986 Question 46

Question 46

Feeding Relationships and Energy Flow

In a community, bacteria and fungi are referred to as

  1. A.producers
  2. B.decomposers
  3. C.scavengers
  4. D.consumers.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (decomposers)

Explanation

Bacteria and fungi break down dead organisms and wastes, returning nutrients to the soil, so they are decomposers.