Question

The process of mineralization by microorganism helps in the release of ______.

Options

• In organic nutrients form humus.

• Both organic and inorganic nutrients form detritus.

• Organic nutrients form humans

• In organic nutrients form details and formation of humans.

Answer 1

The process of mineralization by microorganism helps in the release of in organic nutrients form humus.

Explanation:

Mineralization is the release of non-mineral (e.g., CO₂, H₂O) and mineral (e.g., Ca2+, Mg2+, K+, NH+4) inorganic compounds from biological matter. Because these nutrients are trapped in humus and immobilized in decomposers/detritivores, the process is sluggish. It keeps them from being washed away or leached. After the death of decomposer microorganisms and detritivores, nutrients trapped in these organisms are exposed to humification and mineralization once more.