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Question

Identify the correct statements: A: Detrivores perform fragmentation. B: The humus is further degraded by some microbes during mineralization. C: Water soluble inorganic nutrients go down into the soil and get precipitated by a process called leaching. D: The detritus food chain begins with living organisms. E: Earthworms break down detritus into smaller particles by a process called catabolism.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A

D, E, A only

B

A, B, C only

C

B, C, D only

D

C, D, E only

Step-by-Step Solution

Statement A is correct because detritivores (e.g., earthworms) break down detritus into smaller particles, a process called fragmentation . Statement B is correct because humus serves as a reservoir of nutrients and is further degraded by some microbes to release inorganic nutrients through mineralization . Statement C is correct because leaching involves water-soluble inorganic nutrients going down into the soil horizon and precipitating as unavailable salts . Statement D is incorrect because the detritus food chain begins with dead organic matter, not living organisms . Statement E is incorrect because the breakdown of detritus into smaller particles by earthworms is fragmentation; catabolism refers to the degradation of detritus into simpler inorganic substances by bacterial and fungal enzymes , .

Exam Context & Concepts Covered

This question aligns with the NEET BIOLOGY syllabus, specifically targeting concepts from Ecosystem. Mastering this topic is crucial for scoring well in the upcoming medical entrance examinations. Solving conceptually related problems will help you understand the nuances of these concepts and improve your problem-solving speed.

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