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Published on: August 21, 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:
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B
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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