Which of the following can degrade detritus into simpler inorganic substances?

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1. **Detritus** refers to dead organic matter, which needs to be broken down into simpler inorganic substances for nutrient recycling in ecosystems.

2. **Decomposers** are organisms that perform this breakdown. They secrete enzymes that degrade complex organic compounds into simpler inorganic molecules.

3. **Fungal enzymes** are produced by fungi, which are primary decomposers. These enzymes break down detritus effectively.

4. **Algae** and **phytoplankton** are producers; they synthesize organic compounds using sunlight but do not decompose detritus.

5. **Lichens** are symbiotic associations of fungi and algae or cyanobacteria, mainly involved in colonization and nutrient cycling but not primary decomposers.

**Answer:** Fungal enzymes

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