Bacteria and fungi that secrete enzymes into the surrounding environment to break down wastes and dead organic matter are ________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


decomposers

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Like the kidney, a dialysis machine leaves what in the blood?

What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the following types of microbes might be found in a boiling hot spring?

A. hyperthermophiles B. phototrophic bacteria C. methanogens D. non-thermophiles E. halophiles

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