The C/N ratio of litter is important because litter with a

A) high C/N ratio does not contain enough nitrogen for decomposers, resulting in immobilization.
B) low C/N ratio does not contain enough nitrogen for decomposers, resulting in immobilization.
C) high C/N ratio cannot be utilized by most organisms without extra carbon available.
D) low C/N ratio cannot be utilized by most organisms without extra carbon available.


A

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