Which of the following statements regarding decomposition is false? |
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1) |
Warm and moist environment favours decomposition |
2) |
Decomposition rate is slower if detritus is rich in chitin and lignin. |
3) |
Earthworm is a detritivore |
4) |
Precipitation of soluble inorganic nutrients into the soil horizon as unavailable salts is called mineralisation |
Which of the following statements regarding decomposition is false? |
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1) |
Warm and moist environment favours decomposition |
2) |
Decomposition rate is slower if detritus is rich in chitin and lignin. |
3) |
Earthworm is a detritivore |
4) |
Precipitation of soluble inorganic nutrients into the soil horizon as unavailable salts is called mineralisation |
Mineralization is the conversion of organic matter into inorganic matter.