WAEC Agricultural Science 1991 (August) Question 4

Question 4

Soil Properties

The most important soil micro-organisms concerned with decay and nutrient-recycling are

  1. A.bacteria and fungi
  2. B.fungi and algae
  3. C.algae and actinomyces
  4. D.actinomyces and bacteria
  5. E.bacteria and algae.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (bacteria and fungi)

Explanation

Bacteria and fungi do most of the decomposing of dead matter, releasing nutrients.