What might happen to the carbon cycle if dead organisms did not break down?

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Arely Griffith

Biology

13 March, 13:28

What might happen to the carbon cycle if dead organisms did not break down?

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Greyson Ochoa · Answer 1

Decomposers are able to break down this material and release carbon back into the atmosphere and the cycle can begin again. Without decomposers, the carbon would remain locked in dead organisms and could only be released through combustion.