Given below are two statements Statement I: The rate of decomposition is not related to chemical composition of detritus and climatic factors. Statement II: In a particular climatic condition, decomposition rate is faster if detritus is rich in lignin and chitin. In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Both Statement I and Statement II are True
Both Statement I and Statement II are False
Statement I is True but Statement II is False
Statement I is False but Statement II is True
Statement I is incorrect because the rate of decomposition is controlled by the chemical composition of detritus and climatic factors . Statement II is incorrect because the decomposition rate is slower if detritus is rich in lignin and chitin, and quicker if detritus is rich in nitrogen and water-soluble substances like sugars .
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