How do you distinguish between humification and mineralization?

  • A
    Humification is the breakdown of humus,while mineralization is the formation of humus.
  • B
    Humification is the formation of humus,while mineralization is the release of inorganic nutrients from humus.
  • C
    Humification occurs in water,while mineralization occurs in soil.
  • D
    There is no difference between the two processes.

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