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How do you distinguish between humification and mineralization?

 

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Both humification and mineralization are important aspects of the detritus food chain. Humification leads to the formation of a dark-coloured amorphous substance called humus, while decomposition leads to the formation of inorganic compounds from organic matter.

Mineralization results in a complete breakdown of organic compounds into inorganic compounds, which is not the case with humification.

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