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Bacteria eat dead organic matter and release trapped carbon atoms as CO2.

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They break down organic remains such as dead plants and animals into small particles. This slow decaying process is the beginning of CARBONIFICATION which turns these particles into fossil fuels.

The bacteria also return carbon to the atmosphere in the form of Carbon Dioxide during RESPIRATION.

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the bacteria breaks down the carbon compounds in dead animals and plants and converts the carbon to CO2 if oxygen is present

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Bacteria break decaying matter down.

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