In an ecosystem,decomposers include:

  • A
    Bacteria and fungi
  • B
    Only microscopic organisms
  • C
    Both of the above
  • D
    Both of the above plus macro-organisms

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The cycling of nutrients in an ecosystem will stop if which of the following are removed?

The rate of decomposition is $........$ in anaerobic and low-moisture conditions,and $........$ in warm and moist conditions,respectively.

Match List-$I$ with List-$II$ :
List-$I$List-$II$
$A$. Decomposition$I$. Accumulation of dark coloured amorphous colloidal substance
$B$. Detritus$II$. Release of inorganic nutrients by the activity of microbes in soil
$C$. Mineralisation$III$. Breaking down of complex organic matter into inorganic substances
$D$. Humification$IV$. Dead remains of plants and animals including fecal matter

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

If we completely remove the decomposers from an ecosystem,its functioning will be adversely affected because:

Define decomposition and describe the processes and products of decomposition.

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