alleryWhich property correctly describes humus?
ARapidly broken down by bacteria
BFree of any stored nutrients
CHighly resistant to microbial action
DRich in free water-soluble sugars
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Highly resistant to microbial action
Humus resists microbial attack and so decomposes only at an extremely slow rate.
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