Which of the following statements about decomposers is false?

-They play a key role in chemical recycling.

-They are autotrophs.

-They include prokaryotic and eukaryotic species.

-They break down waste products, leaf litter, and the bodies of dead organisms

-They are autotrophs is the correct answer.

Explanation:

Decomposers are not autotrophs because they depend on nutrients from the source as they are not able to make their food that the reason they are called heterotrophic. Decomposers are those organisms that break down the waste, decay plants and animals and take organic substrates for their growth, carbon source, and energy. Bacteria, fungi, snails are examples of decomposers.