The decomposition of organic compounds, in the presence of oxygen without the development of odoriferous substances , is called

Options

A. Decay
B. `N_(2)` fixation
C. Nitrification
D. Denitrification

Answer

A

Explanation

Decomposition of organic compounds in the presence of oxygen is known as decay. `N_2` fixation, nitrification and denitrification happen in the presence of bacteria. Chemicals are released from the food as the microbes decompose it, hence it is odoriferous.