Question

.’X’ is an organic compound formed by the decomposition of plants and animals waste whereas ‘Y’ is
an inorganic compound rich in plant nutrients N,K and both are used to replenish nutrients in soil.
a) Identify ‘X’ and ‘Y’
b) Write two differences between ‘X’ and ‘Y’.

Answer 1

Answer:

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Answer 2

X is carbon dioxide and Y is phosphorus.

The two diferences can be listed as below

1)Atmospheric inputs of phosphorus through rainfall are much smaller than carbon inputs.

2)Gaseous exchanges of phosphorus between organism and environment are negligible whereas that of carbon is significant.