question_answer 15)

  The process of mineralization by microorganisms helps in the release of (a) inorganic nutrients from humus (b) both organic and inorganic nutrients from detritus (c) organic nutrients from humus (d) inorganic nutrients from detritus and formation of humus.

Answer:

                  (a) Five important steps occured during the process of decomposition are fragmentation, eaching, catabolism humiliation and mineralization. Humus and mineral (inorganic nutrients) are obtained by humification and mineralization. Mineralization is also responsible for release of inorganic substances, both minerals ( and ) and non-minerals like  and  from dead organic matter of plant's and animal's remains.