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Biology Ecosystem NCERT Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 13, 2026

Mineralization involves

A
addition of organic matter into the soil
B
breakdown of organic matter to release inorganic nutrients
C
degradation of excessive minerals in the soil
D
addition of inorganic nutrients in the soil from humus

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D

Mineralization is the final step of decomposition where humus is further degraded by microbes to release inorganic nutrients (like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium) back into the soil.

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