Which of the following is not true for humus?

  • A
    Dark coloured amorphous substance
  • B
    Highly resistant to microbial action
  • C
    Acts as a reservoir of nutrients and increases the water-holding capacity of the soil
  • D
    They are degradation products of proteins and fats and are produced by the process of mineralisation

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

For the recycling of materials,which one is most necessary?

Choose the correct sentences from the options:
$(1)$ Decomposition is largely an oxygen-requiring process.
$(2)$ Warm and moist environment slows down the decomposition process.
$(3)$ Decomposition rate is slower if detritus is rich in lignin and chitin.
$(4)$ Humus is colloidal in nature and it serves as a reservoir of nutrients.

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

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