Decomposers like fungi and bacteria are
(i) autotrophs (ii) heterotrophs
(iii) saprotrophs (iv) chemo-autotrophs
Choose the correct answer
1. (i) and (iii)
2. (i) and (iv)
3. (ii) and (iii)
4. (i) and (ii)
Q.2 The process of mineralization by microorganisms helps in the release of
1. | inorganic nutrients from the humus |
2. | both organic and inorganic nutrients from detritus |
3. | organic nutrients from the humus |
4. | inorganic nutrients from detritus and formation of humus. |
Among the following where do you think the process of decomposition would be the fastest?
1. Tropical rain forest
2. the Antarctic
3. Dry arid region
4. Alpine region