Question

If breakdown of the detritus by detritivores is called fragmentation, then degradation of the detritus into simple inorganic substances,by bacterial and fungal enzymes is known as

• A. Leaching
• B. Humifiacation
• C. Catabolism
• D. Mineralization

Answer 1

The correct option is C Catabolism

If the breakdown of the detritus by detrivores is called fragmentation, then the degradation of the detritus into simple inorganic substances, by bacterial and fungal enzymes is known as catabolism.

Leaching is the process by which the water-insoluble inorganic nutrients go down into soil horizon and get precipitated as unavailable salts.

Humification is the process of accumulation of a dark-colored amorphous substance called humus.

Mineralization is the process in which humus is further degraded by some microbes and release of inorganic nutrients occur.

So, the correct answer is 'Catabolism'.