Consider the following statements regarding the process of decomposition in an ecosystem:
I. Decomposition rate is independent of environmental factors like temperature and moisture.
II. Detritivores play a crucial role in fragmenting organic matter, increasing the surface area for microbial action.
III. Decomposition leads to the release of nutrients back into the ecosystem.
IV. Decomposition only occurs in aerobic conditions.
Which of the above statements are correct?
I and II only
II and III only
I, III and IV only
II, III and IV only
Related Questions
A hypothetical organism exhibits a unique life cycle. The diploid sporophyte produces haploid spores through meiosis. These spores develop into a multicellular gametophyte that produces gametes through mitosis. If a mutation occurs in a somatic cell of the sporophyte, which of the following is most likely?
The mutation will be passed on to all gametes.
The mutation will be passed on to some gametes.
The mutation will be passed on to the spores.
The mutation will not be passed on to the gametes.
