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The process of mineralisation by decompo...

The process of mineralisation by decomposers helps in the release of

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.

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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.
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