Assertion (A): Decomposition is a purely aerobic process. Reason (R): Microbes involved in decomposition require oxygen to break down complex organic matter into simpler inorganic substances.
- ABoth A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
- BBoth A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
- CA is true but R is false
- DA is false but R is true
✓ Correct answer: D
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