Question

Which one of the following statement is correct?

• A. Decomposition rate is slower if detritus is rich in lignin and chitin, and quicker, if detritus is rich in nitrogen and water - soluble substances like sugars.
• B. Decomposition rate is slower if detritus is rich in nitrogen and water - soluble substances like sugars, and quicker, if detritus is rich in lignin and chitin.
• C. Decomposition rate is slower if detritus is rich in cellulose, and quicker, if detritus is rich in phosphorus.
• D. Decomposition rate is quicker if detritus is rich in lignin, and quicker, if detritus is rich in sulphur.

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Correct answer is (a) Decomposition rate is slower if detritus is rich in lignin and chitin, and quicker, if detritus is rich in nitrogen and water - soluble substances like sugars.