Discussion
Which component of plant residue is the most resistant to microbial decomposition?
Answer: D
Lignin is a complex, irregular aromatic polymer with no single repeating bond for enzymes to attack, so only a limited set of organisms, chiefly white-rot fungi, degrade it appreciably. Sugars and proteins disappear within days, and cellulose within weeks to months.
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