Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Biology

Chapter

Ecosystem

Question:
What is the breakdown of detritus by microbial enzymes into simple forms known as?
Options:
Catabolism
Leaching
Fragmentation
Mineralisation
Correct Answer:
Catabolism
Explanation:
If the breakdown of the detritus by detrivores is called fragmentation, then the degradation of the detritus into simple inorganic substances, by bacterial and fungal enzymes is known as catabolism.