Question

Which of the following statements regarding decomposition is false?

• A. Warm and moist environment favours decomposition
• B. Decomposition rate is slower if detritus is rich in chitin and lignin
• C. Earthworm is a detritivore
• D. Precipitation of soluble inorganic nutrients into the soil horizon as unavailable salts is called mineralisation
• E. Detritus is the raw material for decomposition

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Correct answer is (b) Decomposition rate is slower if detritus is rich in chitin and lignin