They consume other organisms. They break down dead organic matter. They use the Sun's energy to make food. They convert inorganic matter into organic matter.
I gave my students this multiple choice question: What is the role of decomposers in a food chain?

Only one answer is correct among these 4 choices:
- They consume other organisms.
- They break down dead organic matter.
- They use the Sun's energy to make food.
- They convert inorganic matter into organic matter.

Could you tell me which one is correct?

They break down dead organic matter.