STANDARDBotany-Ecosystem
STANDARD Botany Decomposition MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
Humus undergoes decomposition at ______ rate and results ______
A
slow, mineralization
B
slow, humification
C
fast, humification
D
fast, mineralization
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Humus decomposes slowly, leading to mineralization, which is the release of inorganic nutrients.
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