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level: Decomposition

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level questions: Decomposition

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So what are Dead Organism and Waste Products broken down by?-Decomposers are the key reason why they Break Down
What are the main type of Decomposers?-Fungi -Bacteria -Pretty much Microorganisms
How can the Oxygen Levels affect the Rate of Decomposition?-Many of the Decomposers need Oxygen to respire Aerobic, so Plenty of Oxygen = Fast rate of Decomposition -If low Levels of Oxygen, then the Rate falls -Some Decomposers can respire Anaerobically, but this has less energy Transferred, so its therefore Slower
How can Temperature affect the Rate of Decomposition?-This is all down to the Enzymes, that they have to digest the Dead/Waste Material -Lower Temperatures [From Optimal, 50˚C] makes it Slower -Higher Temperatures [From Optimal, 50˚C] has a risk of it Denaturing, so the rate Slows Faster, until it literally Stops
How can Water Content affect the Rate of Decomposition?-Water is essential for the Life of Decomposers, so Moist Conditions see the Fastest Rate of Decomposition -Too Much Water means less space for Oxygen, so the Rate would then Decrease