Which one of the following processes during decomposition is correctly described ?

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Humification – Leads to the accumulation of a dark coloured substance humus which undergoes
microbial action at a very fast rate

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Fragmentation –Carried out by organisms such as earthworm

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Catabolism – Last step in the decomposition under fully anaerobic condition

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Leaching – Water soluble inorganic nutrients rise to the top layers of soil

1.	Which one of the following processes during decomposition is correctly described ?
A.	Fragmentation –Carried out by organisms such as earthworm
B.	Humification – Leads to the accumulation of a dark coloured substance humus which undergoes microbial action at a very fast rate
C.	Catabolism – Last step in the decomposition under fully anaerobic condition
D.	Leaching – Water soluble inorganic nutrients rise to the top layers of soil
Answer» B. Humification – Leads to the accumulation of a dark coloured substance humus which undergoes microbial action at a very fast rate

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