Bacterial and fungal enzymes degrade detritus into simpler inorganic substances. This process is called as ______.
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SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 2
catabolism
Correct Answerfragmentation
Incorrect Answerleaching
Incorrect Answerdecomposition
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
- Bacterial and fungal enzymes break down detritus into simple inorganic substances through a process called decomposition.
- Option 1: Catabolism – This refers to the general breakdown of molecules within cells, not specifically of detritus in ecosystems.
- Option 2: Fragmentation – This means breaking detritus into smaller pieces, often by physical means or by detritivores, not by enzymes.
- Option 3: Leaching – This is the loss of minerals and dissolved substances from detritus due to water, not by enzymatic action.
- Option 4: Decomposition – This is the actual process where microbes like bacteria and fungi use enzymes to break down complex organic matter into inorganic substances.
- Correct Answer: Option 4 – Decomposition
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