A Major Distinction Between Decomposition and Mineralization Is That Decomposition

Multiple Choice

A major distinction between decomposition and mineralization is that decomposition

A) occurs after mineralization.
B) is a biological process, while mineralization is a chemical process.
C) is a chemical process, while mineralization is a biological process.
D) first breaks organic matter into smaller particles, which then undergo mineralization.
E) is part of energy flow, while mineralization is part of biogeochemical cycling.