Ecosystem · Class 12 · CBSE · Science Biology
During the decomposition of detritus, which of the following steps involves the water-soluble inorganic nutrients going down into the soil horizon an…
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During the decomposition of detritus, which of the following steps involves the water-soluble inorganic nutrients going down into the soil horizon and getting precipitated as unavailable salts?
- A.Fragmentation
- B.LeachingCorrect answer
- C.Catabolism
- D.Humification
Solution
Leaching is the process by which water-soluble inorganic nutrients go down into the soil horizon and get precipitated as unavailable salts.
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