Question

The process of decomposition delays when

• A. Aeration is sufficient
• B. Warm and moist environment exists
• C. Detritus is rich in lignin and chitin
• D. The detritus is made up of sugars and nitrogen compounds

Answer 1

The correct option is C Detritus is rich in lignin and chitin

The process of decomposition involves the breaking of the complex inorganic compounds into smaller organic nutrients. The detritus rich in the lignin and chitin are decomposed slowly. The reason is that the lignin and chitin are hard polymeric substances which are not easily destroyed by the action of the enzymes secreted by the bacteria.

Thus, the correct answer is option C.