Question

During the process of decomposition

• A. $CO_{2}$ is consumed and $O_{2}$ is released
• B. $O_{2}$ is consumed and $CO_{2}$ is released
• C. $CO_{2}$ is consumed and $H_{2}O$ is released
• D. none of these

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Decomposition is the process that concerns breakdown of complex organic matter by decomposers to inorganic raw materials like carbon dioxide, water and various nutrients. Oxygen is required by aerobic bacteria for decomposition.