Decomposers like fungi and bacteria are
(i) autotrophs
(ii) heterotrophs
(iii) saprotrophs
(iv) chemo-autotrophs
Choose the correct answer
| 1. | (i) and (iii) | 2. | (i) and (iv) |
| 3. | (ii) and (iii) | 4. | (i) and (ii) |
Q.2 The process of mineralization by microorganisms helps in the release of
| 1. | inorganic nutrients from the humus |
| 2. | both organic and inorganic nutrients from detritus |
| 3. | organic nutrients from the humus |
| 4. | inorganic nutrients from detritus and formation of humus. |
Among the following where do you think the process of decomposition would be the fastest?
1. Tropical rain forest
2. the Antarctic
3. Dry arid region
4. Alpine region