alleryStart learning →Decomposition is slower if detritus is rich in
ASimple sugars
BNitrogen salts
CLignin and chitin
DSoluble salts
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Lignin and chitin
Tough compounds such as lignin and chitin resist enzymes, slowing breakdown.
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