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Important steps in decomposition are

A

Fragmentation and mineralisation

B

Leeching and catabolism

C

Humification and mineralisation

D

All of the above

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Important steps in decomposition are fragmentation, mineralisation , leaching , catabolism, humification and mineralisation.
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