Which describes the role of decomposers in the carbon cycle?

AThey prevent carbon from escaping into the atmosphere.
BThey absorb carbon from carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
CThey change carbon dioxide into a form that organisms can use.
DThey release the carbon that remains in the bodies of dead organisms.

Verified Answer :

Answer=D

Decomposers release the carbon remaining within the bodies of dead organisms

the correct answer is d. after animals eat plants or other animals that ate the plants, they also take in the carbon in the process. the decomposers later break down these animals or plants after they die, which releases CO2 back into the atmosphere, until plants take it in and the whole process starts again. IT'S ALL CONNECTED!