NEET Botany (general) MCQ Question
Consider a diagram showing a simplified energy flow model through an ecosystem with producers, primary consumers, and secondary consumers. Which component is responsible for the conversion of dead organic matter into inorganic substances?

Decomposers
Primary producers
Secondary consumers
Primary consumers
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Decomposers convert dead organic matter into inorganic substances through the process of mineralisation, as outlined in the ecosystem chapter discussing humus and nutrient cycles.
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