NEET Biology question

Fragmentation, leaching and catabolism are some of the important steps of decomposition. Study the following statements (i), (ii) and (iii) regarding these and select the correct option.

(i) Detritivores (e.g., earthworm) break down detritus into smaller particles (ii) Water-soluble inorganic nutrients go down into the soil horizon and get precipitated as unavailable salts (iii) Decomposers (e.g., bacteria and fungi) secrete digestive enzymes and degrade detritus into simpler inorganic substances

• (A)Leaching – (i), Fragmentation – (ii), Catabolism – (iii)
• (B)Leaching – (iii), Fragmentation – (ii), Catabolism – (i)
• (C)Leaching – (ii), Fragmentation – (i), Catabolism – (iii)Correct
• (D)Leaching – (ii), Fragmentation – (iii), Catabolism – (i)