Question

What are decomposers? List two important roles they play in the environment. 2(All India - 2014)

Answer 1

Decomposed are the microorganisms which clean our environment
Importance —
Clean our surroundings
Help in cleaning water bodies

Answer 2

Answer:Decomposers are the microorganisms which help in breakdown of of organic matter from dead and decaying plants and animals to simple inorganic matter.

Functions:-

1) Helps in breakdown of dead and decaying matter.

2) Provides nutrients to the soil in the form of humus.

3) They also help in the cleaning of our environment.