Which of the following statements about nutrient cycling is TRUE?
A)Bacteria and fungi are involved in nutrient cycling as they decompose detritus transforming large organic molecules into small inorganic molecules, including carbon dioxide, water, and nutrient minerals like nitrates.
B)Nutrient cycling is the pathway of various nutrient minerals or elements from the environment through organisms and back to the environment.
C)Nonliving processes are also involved in nutrient cycling, such as the weathering of the parent material replaces some nutrient minerals lost through erosion.
D)All of the above statements are true about nutrient cycling.

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All the statements provided are true about nutrient cycling. A) describes the role of decomposers like bacteria and fungi in breaking down organic matter into inorganic substances, B) outlines the general pathway of nutrients in ecosystems, and C) mentions the role of abiotic processes like weathering in replenishing nutrients in the soil.

Which of the Following Statements About Nutrient Cycling Is TRUE