| Saprophytes are fungi that feed on dead and decomposing organisms. They secrete enzymes that
digest components of cell walls, such as cellulose and lignin.
Which statement explains why these fungi are an important part of the biogeochemical cycle?
F Saprophytes perfom gas exchange that assists the cellular activities of
autotrophs.
G Saprophytes extract minerals from living tissue to recycle them back into the
soil.
H Saprophytes transport nutrients through the xylem and phloem in autotrophs.
J Saprophytes return organic material to the soil for use by living organisms.
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1: most common garden plants prefer loam — soils with a balance of different-sized mineral particles (approximately 40% sand, 40% silt, and 20% clay) with ample organic matter and pore space. however, some plants grow better in sandy soils, while others are well-adapted to clay soils.

2: available water capacity is the maximum amount of plant available water a soil can provide. it is an indicator of a soil's ability to retain water and make it sufficiently available for plant use. available water capacity is the water held in soil between its field capacity and permanent wilting point.

3: it is the same for all living things (plants and animals). it also includes very tiny organisms that our eyes cannot see. they are known as microorganisms, and include viruses, bacteria and fungi.

what is shown in the image?

eukaryote

chloroplast

mitochondrion

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