FOOD TECHNOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -During the decomposition process, microorganisms convert the carbon structures of fresh residues into transformed carbon products in the soil. There are many different types of organic molecules in soil. Some are simple molecules that have been synthesized directly from plants or other living organisms.

Detailed explanation-2: -Once the detritus is fragmented and water-soluble nutrients are removed from the detritus, enzymes released by the decomposing fungi and the bacteria act upon the detritus. These enzymes catabolize the detritus further to break down the complex matter into simple molecular nutrients.

Detailed explanation-3: -Biodegradation is the breakdown of organic matter by microorganisms, such as bacteria and fungi. It is generally assumed to be a natural process, which differentiates it from composting. Composting is a human-driven process in which biodegradation occurs under a specific set of circumstances.