Assertion: Decomposition in lignin-rich detritus occurs very fast.
Reason: Decomposition rate is faster in low temperature.
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The assertion is false because lignin is a complex polymer that is very difficult for microbes to break down, making decomposition very slow.
The reason is false because low temperatures inhibit microbial activity, which significantly slows down the rate of decomposition.
For decomposition to be fast, the detritus should be nitrogen-rich and the environment should be warm and moist.
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