Certain elements, such as carbon and nitrogen, are recycled in nature and are released through the of living things.
a.) metabolism
b.) decomposition

Decomposition

Explanation:

According to the carbon cycle when organisms die they decompose and release carbon.

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The right answer is B) decomposition

Explanation:

Elements like carbon and nitrogen are major constituents of living structures (cell membarnes, proteins, carbohidrates, etc). These elements are incorporated in living structures through metabolism. Structures containing carbon and nitrogen can enter soil from excretes, dead matter and other sources and will experience a process called decomposition, by which microorganisms reduce structures in its components (carbon and nitrogen for expample) and released them.  

question: which statement best describes the different properties of metals?

answer: they are shiny and bend without breaking.

since metals have certain characteristics properties, they include the following: they are ductile, malleable, shiny, hard, lustrous, flexible and they are good conductor of heat and electricity. so therefore, metals are not dull and they are not non-flexible as listed. instead, they are shiny and flexible.

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