FOOD TECHNOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Bacteria, protozoa and fungi act as decomposers. These decomposers break down organic matter present in the bodies of dead plants and animals into simple substances and mix them in the soil.

Detailed explanation-2: -Organic matter is broken down into carbon dioxide and the mineral forms of nutrients like nitrogen. It is also converted into fungi and bacteria through these organisms feeding on the organic material and reproducing. Scientists call the organisms that decompose organic matter decomposers, saprobes or saprotrophs.

Detailed explanation-3: -In each trophic level, microorganisms like bacteria and fungi act as decomposers. They feed on dead and decaying matter and clean the environment.

Detailed explanation-4: -Major types of microbes. There are several types of microbes, which include bacteria, archaea, protozoa, fungi, algae, lichens, slime molds, viruses, and prions.