What Would Happen If Death and Decay Did Not Occur

Multiple Choice

What would happen if death and decay did not occur?

A) the decomposer component of the food chain would be operating well.
B) the wastes generated by organisms would not decompose and,consequently,the surface of Earth would become covered with nondecaying animal wastes.
C) nutrient cycling would continue,so soils would eventually become more fertile,plants would grow,and the food chain would operate efficiently.
D) nutrient cycling would slow down and operate less efficiently.