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Decomposers like fungi and bacteria are:

i. autotrophs
ii. heterotrophs
iii. saprotrophs
iv. chemo-autotrophs.

Choose the correct answer:

(a) i and iii, (b) i and iv (c) ii and iii, (d) i and ii

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The answer is option (c)- ii and iii.

Explanation: Decomposers depend on other organisms for food. Hence, they are heterotrophs. They obtain nutrients by decomposing the detritus and hence are called saprotrophs.

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