Most of the Organic Matter in Soil Comes from the Decomposition

question 40

Multiple Choice

Most of the organic matter in soil comes from the decomposition of what material?

• A) animals
• B) plants
• C) fungi
• D) protozoa
• E) algae

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Definitions:

Blood Glucose Levels

The concentration of glucose present in the blood, critical for bodily energy and metabolic functioning.

Insulin

An insulin-secreting pancreatic hormone that plays a crucial role in maintaining blood glucose levels by promoting the entry of glucose into the body's cells.

Orexin Levels

The concentration of orexin peptides in the body, which are crucial in regulating wakefulness and appetite.

Hunger-Dampening Hormone

A biochemical that suppresses appetite, such as leptin, which is produced by fat cells.