Which one of the following processes would directly increase the amount of nutrients available to plants?
A)Primary production
B)Photosynthesis
C)Respiration
D)Mineralization

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Mineralization is the process by which organic matter is broken down into inorganic nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and sulfur by decomposers such as bacteria and fungi. This increases the amount of nutrients available in the soil for uptake by plants. Primary production, photosynthesis, and respiration all relate to the cycling of carbon and energy in ecosystems, but do not directly increase nutrient availability to plants.

Which One of the Following Processes Would Directly Increase the Amount