Question

in the absence of microorganisms the earth would become a heap of dead plants and animals.justify this statement.​

Answer 1

Explanation:

In absence of microorganisms the earth would become a heap of dead plants and animals.

This statement is partially true as various microorganisms like bacteria, fungi, molds, protozoa, actinomycetes, etc feed upon the decaying organic materials. While later, centipedes, springtails, beetles and earthworms further breakdown and enrich the composting materials.

Decompostion is an crucial process in terms of lifecycle of living beings.