Choose the given statement is true/false:

Is it true decomposition is a natural process?

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Concept: The above given statement is true.
Decomposition is a natural process by which dead/decayed organic substances get broken down into simpler organic or inorganic matter.
It occurs with the help of physical, chemical and biological processes.
It occurs by biotic substances and is called biodegradation. This occurs with the help of microorganisms. Abiotic decomposition is degradation of a substance by chemical or physical processes. Decomposition is the process through which complex and large organic molecules get transformed to simple molecules with the activity of microorganisms.
Producers are autotrophic organisms which produce food with the help of light energy and chlorophyll pigments.
The prepared food is utilized by consumers and energy passes on to the primary consumers, then to secondary consumers and finally to the tertiary consumers.
After the death of plants and consumers, organic materials get broken down by decomposers.
Decomposers include bacteria, fungi and other microbes.
All the nutrients in the body of plants and animals get recycled back to the soil.
Hence, option 1 is the correct answer.

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