Which of the following statement regarding decomposition is false

Options

A. Warm and moist environment favours decomposition
B. Decomposition rate is slower if detritus is rich in chitin and lignin
C. Earthworm is a detritivore
D. Precipitation of soluble inorganic nutrients into the soil horizon as unavailable salt is called mineralization

Answer

D

Explanation

Mineralization is the release of inorganic substances from organic matter of hummus during the process of decomposition. They are formed along with simple and soluble solutes when digestive enzymes are poured over the organic matter by microbes.