Microorganism act upon a dead plant to produce

Humus

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Mushroom

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Wood

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Sand

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Solution

The correct option is B Humus
Dead plants and animals are degraded in soil by decomposing bacteria and fungi. The material formed after the decomposition process is called humus. Humus is very rich in nutrients and black in colour. Greater the amount of humus more is the soil productivity. Thus, the correct answer is option A.

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Microorganisms act upon the dead plants to produce

(i) sand
(ii) mushrooms
(iii) humus
(iv) wood

Microorganisms feed upon the dead plant and animal tissues and convert them into ______.

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