The flesh of a dead animal is broken down by many types of decomposers.During the last part of this process, the flesh is turned into small soluble nutrients, such as ions of nitrogen, phosphorus, and sulfur, which can be used by plants in primary production.This final part of the decomposition process is known as
A) autotrophy.
B) mineralization.
C) energy flow.
D) disturbance.
E) omnivory.

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The final part of the decomposition process where the flesh is turned into small soluble nutrients is known as mineralization. Choice A, autotrophy, refers to organisms that produce their food through photosynthesis or chemosynthesis. Choice C, energy flow, refers to the movement of energy through an ecosystem. Choice D, disturbance, refers to a sudden change in the environment that disrupts an ecosystem. Choice E, omnivory, refers to an organism that eats both plants and animals.

The Flesh of a Dead Animal Is Broken Down by Many