Difference between revisions of "Decompose (Biology)"
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| − | '''Decomposition''' is when a dead | + | '''Decomposition''' is when a dead [[organism]] is broken down by [[micro-organism]]s. |
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| + | ==Key Stage 4== | ||
| + | ===Meaning=== | ||
| + | '''Decomposition''' is the break down of dead [[organism]]s by [[decomposer]]s. | ||
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| + | ===About Decomposition=== | ||
| + | : '''Decomposition''' is carried out by [[micro-organism]]s called [[decomposer]]s. | ||
| + | : '''Decomposition''' of dead [[organism]] releases [[Carbon Dioxide]] into the [[Earth's Atmosphere|atmosphere]]. | ||
| + | : '''Decomposition''' is an essential stage in the [[Carbon Cycle]] and [[Nitrogen Cycle]] as well as the recycling of other [[nutrient]]s as it makes those [[nutrient]]s available for [[plant]]s to use. | ||
Revision as of 21:36, 24 June 2019
Key Stage 3
Meaning
Decomposition is when a dead organism is broken down by micro-organisms.
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Decomposition is the break down of dead organisms by decomposers.
About Decomposition
- Decomposition is carried out by micro-organisms called decomposers.
- Decomposition of dead organism releases Carbon Dioxide into the atmosphere.
- Decomposition is an essential stage in the Carbon Cycle and Nitrogen Cycle as well as the recycling of other nutrients as it makes those nutrients available for plants to use.