The process of mineralisation by decomposers helps in the release of

Options

A. inorganic nutrients from humans
B. both organic and inorganic nutrients from detritus
C. organic nutrients from humus
D. inorganic nutreints from detritus and formation of humus.

Answer

A

Explanation

Mineralisation is the release of inorganic substances, both non-mineral `(e.g., CO_(2), H_(2)O) and mineral `(e.g., Ca^(2+), Mg^(2+), K^(+), NH_(4)^(+))` from organic matter. The process is slow because of trapping of these nutrients in humus and their immobilisation in decomposers/detritivores. It prevents their washing out or leaching. Nutrients immobilised in decomposer microbes and detritivores are again exposed to humficatin and mineralisation after the death of these organisms.