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The rate of decomposition is controlled ...

The rate of decomposition is controlled by

A

Chemical composition of detritus

B

Climatic factors

C

Microbes

D

Both A and B

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D
The rate of decomposition is controlled by chemical composition of detritus and climate factors.
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