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The process of decomposition which is incorrect is

Options

  1. AFragmentation: Break down detritus into smaller particles
  2. BLeaching: Water soluble inorganic nutrients go down into the soil horizon
  3. CCatabolism: Enzymes degrade detritus into simpler inorganic substances
  4. DHumification: Release of inorganic nutrients from humus

Correct answer

D. Humification: Release of inorganic nutrients from humus

Step-by-step solution

Detritus consisting of remains of dead plant and animals are broken down by process of fragmentation into smaller particles by detrivores like earthworm. Detritus is also degraded into simpler inorganic substances by a bacterial and fungal enzymes by a process called as catabolism.By the process of leaching, watersoluble inorganic nutrients go down into the soil horizon and get precipitated as unavailable salts. There is accumulation of a dark coloured amorphous substance called humus produced by a process of humif

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