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: [[Decomposer]]s produce large amounts of [[Carbon Dioxide]] as they '''decompose''' an [[organism]]. | : [[Decomposer]]s produce large amounts of [[Carbon Dioxide]] as they '''decompose''' an [[organism]]. | ||
: [[Decomposer]]s are an important part of the [[Carbon Cycle]] and [[Nitrogen Cycle]]. | : [[Decomposer]]s are an important part of the [[Carbon Cycle]] and [[Nitrogen Cycle]]. | ||
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| + | :[https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0008158754/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=0008158754&linkCode=as2&tag=nrjc-21&linkId=27ad53b0283feeff7fc5ae04a9e205f207 ''Decomposer, pages 323, 342-3, 354, GCSE Biology; Student Book, Collins, AQA ''] | ||
| + | :[https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1782945563/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=1782945563&linkCode=as2&tag=nrjc-21&linkId=9a1d023a374038e6072f33c4f3cf808b ''Decomposers, page 120, GCSE Biology; The Revision Guide, CGP, AQA ''] | ||
| + | :[https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1471851338/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=1471851338&linkCode=as2&tag=nrjc-21&linkId=425855d5890466e47189e1c21b67a1ea ''Decomposers, page 257, GCSE Biology, Hodder, AQA ''] | ||
| + | :[https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1782945954/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=1782945954&linkCode=as2&tag=nrjc-21&linkId=100574c08fbbb64318256eb79ed61a76 ''Decomposers, page 354, GCSE Biology, CGP, AQA ''] | ||
| + | :[https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0198359373/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=0198359373&linkCode=as2&tag=nrjc-21&linkId=952a73bbb09d222ecc4b50d200679849 ''Decomposers, pages 278, 288-289, 303, GCSE Biology; Third Edition, Oxford University Press, AQA ''] | ||
Revision as of 23:38, 3 November 2019
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Decomposers are organisms that break down waste and the remains of a dead organisms in a process called rotting.
About Decomposers
- Bacteria and fungi are often decomposers.
- Decomposers break down waste and dead organisms into simple molecules that are returned to the soil or atmosphere.
- Decomposers produce large amounts of Carbon Dioxide as they decompose an organism.
- Decomposers are an important part of the Carbon Cycle and Nitrogen Cycle.
References
AQA
- Decomposer, pages 323, 342-3, 354, GCSE Biology; Student Book, Collins, AQA
- Decomposers, page 120, GCSE Biology; The Revision Guide, CGP, AQA
- Decomposers, page 257, GCSE Biology, Hodder, AQA
- Decomposers, page 354, GCSE Biology, CGP, AQA
- Decomposers, pages 278, 288-289, 303, GCSE Biology; Third Edition, Oxford University Press, AQA