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.
The answer is option (a) inorganic nutrients from humus.
Explanation: The term mineralization means the formation of inorganic minerals. Here, microorganisms instead of laboratory methods are carrying out the process.