A Major Distinction Between Decomposition and Mineralization Is That Decomposition

question 207

Multiple Choice

A major distinction between decomposition and mineralization is that decomposition

• A) occurs after mineralization.
• B) is a biological process, while mineralization is a chemical process.
• C) is a chemical process, while mineralization is a biological process.
• D) first breaks organic matter into smaller particles, which then undergo mineralization.
• E) is part of energy flow, while mineralization is part of biogeochemical cycling.

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