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Biology · 2024 · 2 marks
CBSE 2024 · Region 2 · Set 1 · Q21
How is the rate of decomposition affected by the nature of detritus and temperature?
How is the rate of decomposition affected by the nature of detritus and temperature ?
Marking-scheme solution
• Detritus rich in lignin and chitin– slow decomposition, rich in nitrogen and water
soluble substances like sugar – decomposition rate is faster,
• Warm environment – favour decomposition, low temperature – inhibit
decomposition.
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