Which organisms incorporate nonliving atoms and molecules into sugars and other organic molecules?

Which organisms incorporate nonliving atoms

Multiple choice — select the best answer

ADecomposers
BCarnivores
CHerbivores
DPlants

✓ Correct answer: D. Plants Only green plants carry out photosynthesis, the process that uses energy and nonliving materials to create nutrients. Decomposers (choice A) release nonliving atoms and molecules into the environment. Carnivores (choice B) use plant-made organic molecules to live. Herbivores (choice D) are types of animals that eat plants to obtain their organic molecules.

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