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Why does humus act as a reservoir of nutrients?
AIt decomposes within days
BIt dissolves in rainwater
CIt is rich in nitrogen sugars
DIt is colloidal in nature
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. It is colloidal in nature
Humus is colloidal, so it holds nutrients, and it resists microbial action so it breaks down very slowly.
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