Peat bogs occur in flooded areas because the rate of decomposition of which compound will be slower under anaerobic conditions?

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Peat is formed from undecomposed plant material that accumulates in waterlogged environments. Lignin is a structural compound found in plant cell walls and is resistant to decomposition under anaerobic conditions. Therefore, the rate of decomposition of lignin will be slower in flooded areas, leading to the accumulation of plant material and the formation of peat bogs. Starch, protein, and lipids are all more readily decomposed under anaerobic conditions.

Peat Bogs Occur in Flooded Areas Because the Rate of Decomposition