Biology · Ecosystem

Which one of the following processes during decomposition is correctly described?

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1Leaching - Water soluble inorganic nutrients rise to the top layers of soil
2Catabolism - Last step in the decomposition under fully anaerobic condition
3Humification - Leads to the accumulation of a dark coloured substance called humus which undergoes microbial action at a very fast rate
4Fragmentation - Carried out by detritivores such as earthworms✓

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Fragmentation - Carried out by detritivores such as earthworms

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