State whether the given statement is true or false.

Dead things are considered as biotic.

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answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

The above given statement is false.
Concept: The process of decomposition is facilitated by various microorganisms like certain bacteria and fungi. Animals like earthworms break the dead component into smaller pieces referred to as fragmentation to extend the extent for the bacteria to grow thereon and facilitate decomposition. Decomposition isn't restricted to biotic things. Abiotic things like cardboard boxes, paper, etc, also get decomposed by bacteria and fungi. Every biotic organism contains life and faces extinction when its epoch ends. Even after they die, organisms are still considered abiotic or living entities.
When living organisms die, they undergo a process known as decomposition. It is the process by which organisms' organs and complex molecules are gradually converted into simpler molecules such as CO2, water, simple sugars, and mineral salts. The decomposition of organisms is affected by environmental factors such as temperature, humidity, and oxygen availability.
The correct statement is that the dead things are the abiotic
Hence, the correct answer is option 2.

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