In the carbon cycle, decomposers return carbon to the soil. Which of the following is NOT something that decomposers can break down A Waste products like urine or feces
B-The bodies of dead plants and animals
C-Carbon dioxide found in the air
D-Scraps of discarded food

b. the bodies of dead plants and animals.

Explanation:

decomposers break down the dead organisms and return the carbon in their bodies to the atmosphere as carbon dioxide by respiration. in some conditions, decomposition is blocked. the plant and animal material may then be available as fossil fuel in the future for combustion.

as the gila monster consumes the eggs or young of the desert cottontail and gambel's quail, thus its main food supply is only accessible for a restricted time duration every year. however, for this, the gila monsters exhibit three adaptations, which elevate their survival rate in the desert condition.  

first, is that they possess huge bodies, and can consume greater concentrations of food during a small period. secondly, they require to feed infrequently as they can accumulate fat in their tails. ultimately, their rate of metabolism is very low, so that they can burn their reservoirs of fat gradually.