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Which organisms obtain nutrients by breaking down organic matter from dead organisms?

  1. Abiotic Factors

  2. Consumers

  3. Decomposers

  4. Producers

The correct answer is: Decomposers

Decomposers are organisms that obtain nutrients by breaking down organic matter from dead organisms. Abiotic factors are not living organisms, but rather non-living factors such as temperature and sunlight. Consumers and producers obtain nutrients through different means, with consumers consuming other living organisms and producers creating their own food through photosynthesis. Therefore, C is the correct answer.