Dead leaves fall onto the soil of a woodland. After several months the leaves have been broken down by decomposers.
Name one type of microorganism that acts as a decomposer.
Describe how a decomposer breaks down a dead leaf.
103 exam-style questions on AQA GCSE Biology 7.4 Trophic levels in an ecosystem, covering 7.4.1 Trophic levels, 7.4.2 Pyramids of biomass, and 7.4.3 Transfer of biomass. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.