Question
Define decomposition and describe the processes and products of decomposition.
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Answer
Decomposition is the breakdown of dead or waste organic matter by micro-organisms. Decomposition is both physical and chemical in nature. Process involved in decomposition are - fragmentation, catabolism & leaching.
- Fragmentation- The process primarily due to the action of detritus feeding invertebrate (detritivores) causes it to break into smaller particles. The detritus gets pulverized when passing through the digestive tracts of animals. Due to fragmentation, the surface area of detritus particles is greatly increased.
- Catabolism- Enzyme degradation of detritus into simpler organic substances by bacteria and fungi.
- Leaching- The process by which nutrients, chemicals or contaminants are dissolved & carried away by water, or are moved into a lower layer of soil.
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