Which statements accurately describe the roles of decomposers in the carbon cycle? Select three options.

Decomposers break down dead plants and animals, so C is correct. As they respire, they release carbon dioxide into the air, making A correct. Their decomposition also returns carbon-containing compounds to the soil, so D is correct; removing carbon dioxide through photosynthesis is mainly the role of producers such as plants.

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