NEET Biology question

Given below is a table of factors affecting microbial decomposition ('+' means favouring and '−' means inhibiting or lowering). Select the correct option.

(A)High temperature: +, Lack of oxygen: +, Moist environment: +, Lignin and chitin in detritus: −
(B)High temperature: +, Lack of oxygen: −, Moist environment: +, Lignin and chitin in detritus: −Correct
(C)High temperature: −, Lack of oxygen: −, Moist environment: −, Lignin and chitin in detritus: +
(D)High temperature: −, Lack of oxygen: +, Moist environment: +, Lignin and chitin in detritus: −

Answer: (B)

Solution

A soil temperature of 25°C or more and adequate moisture both favour (hasten) decomposition, whereas anaerobic

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