Given below are two statements: Statement I: Decomposition …

Biology Ecosystem Statement Based Questions Single Correct MCQ

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Published on: August 13, 2026

Given below are two statements:

Statement I: Decomposition is a process in which the detritus is degraded into simpler substances by microbes.

Statement II: Decomposition is faster if the detritus is rich in lignin and chitin

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect

Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect

Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct

Both Statement I and Statement II are correct

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The correct answer is:

Decomposition breaks detritus into simpler substances with the help of microbes.

It is slower when detritus is rich in lignin and chitin, as these are hard to decompose.

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