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Question
The process of mineralisation by micro organisms helps in the release of ______.
Options
inorganic nutrients from humus
both organic and inorganic nutrients from detritus
organic nutrients from humus
inorganic nutrients from detritus and formation of humus
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Solution
The process of mineralisation by micro organisms helps in the release of inorganic nutrients from humus.
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