Home
Class 12
BIOLOGY
Bacterial and fungul enzymes degrades de...

Bacterial and fungul enzymes degrades detritus into simpler inorganic substances. This process is called

A

Fragmentation

B

Leaching

C

Catabolism

D

All of the above

Text Solution

Verified by Experts

The correct Answer is:
C
Bacterial and fungal enzymes degrade detritus into simpler inorganic substances by the process of catabolism.
Promotional Banner

Topper's Solved these Questions

  • ECOSYSTEM

    A2Z|Exercise Section A: Topicwise Questions (topic 4:energy Flow)|45 Videos

  • ECOSYSTEM

    A2Z|Exercise Section A: Topicwise Questions (topic 5: Ecological Pyramids)|14 Videos

  • ECOSYSTEM

    A2Z|Exercise Section A: Topicwise Questions (topic 2: Productivity)|16 Videos

  • BIOTECHNOLOGY: PRINCIPLES AND PROCESSES

    A2Z|Exercise Section D: Chapter-end Test|50 Videos

  • ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES

    A2Z|Exercise Section D : Chapter-end Test|50 Videos

Similar Questions

Explore conceptually related problems

Read the following statements carefully : ( i ) primary succession is a very slow process taking thousands of years for the climax to be reached. (ii) The energy at a higher trophic level is always more than at a lower level (iii) Bacterial and fungal enzymes degrade detritus into simple inorganic substances. This process is called fragmentation . (iv ) All succession, whether taking place in water or on land, proceeds to a similar climax community : the mesic condition . Which of the two above statements are correct ?

Bacterial and fungal enzymes degrade the detrius into simple inorganic substances, this process is called

Fragmentation, leaching and catabolism are some of the important steps of decomposition. Study the following statements I , ii and iii regarding these and select the correct option. (i) Detritivores (e.g., earthworm) breakdown detritus into smaller particles. (ii) Water soluble inorganic nutrients go down into soil horizon and get precipitated as unavailable salts. (iii) Decomposers (e.g., bacteria and fungi) secrete digestive enzymes and degrade detritus into simpler inorganic substances.

Detritivores break down detritus into smaller particles. This process is called

Breakdown of detritus into smaller particles by earthworm is a process called

Breakdown of detritus into smaller particles by earthworm is a process called

The breakdown of detritus into smaller particles by earthworm is a process called