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Decomposition is slower when detritus is rich in:

ALignin and chitin
BSugars and starch
CNitrogen and water
DSoluble proteins
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Lignin and chitin
1. Nitrogen-rich and sugary detritus decays fast. 2. Lignin and chitin slow decomposition. 3. Warm moist conditions speed it up. _Source: syllabus Biology, Chapter 14, Ecosystem._
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