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Given below is a table of factors affecting microbial decomposition ('+' means 'favoring' and'-' means inhibiting or lowering). Select the correct option.
A) `{:("High temperature","Lack of oxygen","Moist enviorment","Lignin and chitin in destribus"),(+,+,+,-):}`
B) `{:("High temperature","Lack of oxygen","Moist enviorment","Lignin and chitin in destribus"),(+,-,+,-):}`
C) `{:("High temperature","Lack of oxygen","Moist enviorment","Lignin and chitin in destribus"),(-,-,+,-):}`
D) `{:("High temperature","Lack of oxygen","Moist enviorment","Lignin and chitin in destribus"),(-,+,+,-):}`

A

`{:("High temperature","Lack of oxygen","Moist enviorment","Lignin and chitin in destribus"),(+,+,+,-):}`

B

`{:("High temperature","Lack of oxygen","Moist enviorment","Lignin and chitin in destribus"),(+,-,+,-):}`

C

`{:("High temperature","Lack of oxygen","Moist enviorment","Lignin and chitin in destribus"),(-,-,+,-):}`

D

`{:("High temperature","Lack of oxygen","Moist enviorment","Lignin and chitin in destribus"),(-,+,+,-):}`

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To solve the question regarding the factors affecting microbial decomposition, we will analyze each factor given in the options and determine whether they favor or inhibit decomposition. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Factors**: - **High Temperature**: Generally, higher temperatures increase the rate of microbial activity, thus favoring decomposition. - **Lack of Oxygen**: Decomposition is an aerobic process, meaning it requires oxygen. A lack of oxygen inhibits decomposition. - **Moist Environment**: Moisture is essential for microbial activity, so a moist environment favors decomposition. - **Lignin and Chitin in Detritus**: Both lignin and chitin are complex compounds that are difficult for microbes to break down. Their presence inhibits decomposition. 2. **Analyzing Each Option**: - **Option A**: `(+,+,+,-)` - High Temperature: + (favors) - Lack of Oxygen: + (favors) - Incorrect - Moist Environment: + (favors) - Lignin and Chitin: - (inhibits) - **Conclusion**: Incorrect due to lack of oxygen. - **Option B**: `(+,-,+,-)` - High Temperature: + (favors) - Lack of Oxygen: - (inhibits) - Moist Environment: + (favors) - Lignin and Chitin: - (inhibits) - **Conclusion**: Correct option. - **Option C**: `(-,-,+,-)` - High Temperature: - (inhibits) - Incorrect - Lack of Oxygen: - (inhibits) - Moist Environment: + (favors) - Lignin and Chitin: - (inhibits) - **Conclusion**: Incorrect due to high temperature. - **Option D**: `(-,+,+,-)` - High Temperature: - (inhibits) - Incorrect - Lack of Oxygen: + (favors) - Incorrect - Moist Environment: + (favors) - Lignin and Chitin: - (inhibits) - **Conclusion**: Incorrect due to high temperature and lack of oxygen. 3. **Final Conclusion**: The correct option is **B**: `(+,-,+,-)`.

To solve the question regarding the factors affecting microbial decomposition, we will analyze each factor given in the options and determine whether they favor or inhibit decomposition. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Factors**: - **High Temperature**: Generally, higher temperatures increase the rate of microbial activity, thus favoring decomposition. - **Lack of Oxygen**: Decomposition is an aerobic process, meaning it requires oxygen. A lack of oxygen inhibits decomposition. - **Moist Environment**: Moisture is essential for microbial activity, so a moist environment favors decomposition. ...
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