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Topic: Productivity and decomposition· Ecology and Environment

Given below are two statements :Statement I :Decomposition is a process in which the detritus is degraded into simpler substances by microbes.Statement II :Decomposition is faster if the detritus is rich in lignin and chitinIn the light of the above…

Given below are two statements :

Statement I :

Decomposition is a process in which the detritus is degraded into simpler substances by microbes.

Statement II :

Decomposition is faster if the detritus is rich in lignin and chitin

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

1. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct

2. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct

3. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect

4. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect

1 answer

Best answer

Answer: 4. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect

  • Statement I: decomposition breaks detritus into simpler substances through microbes: true.
  • Statement II: detritus rich in lignin and chitin decomposes slowly; it is faster when rich in nitrogen and water-soluble sugars: false.

Statement I is correct and II is incorrect.

Doubtly AI · 30 Oct 2026 AI-generated · not yet verified Report
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