alleryUnder the same climate, detritus decomposes fastest when it is rich in:
ACellulose and lignin
BLignin and chitin
CNitrogen and sugars
DChitin and waxes
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Nitrogen and sugars
Nitrogen and water-soluble substances such as sugars speed decomposition, while lignin and chitin slow it.
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