JAMB Biology 1998 Question 33

Question 33

Nutrient Cycling

Soil micro-organisms are beneficial because of their involvement in

  1. A.photosynthesis
  2. B.translocation
  3. C.cycling of nutrients
  4. D.respiration using soil air.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (cycling of nutrients)

Explanation

Soil microbes decompose dead matter and drive the nitrogen and carbon cycles, returning nutrients to plants.