decay and carbon cycle 0.0 / 5 ? Biologycay and carbon cycleGCSEAQA Created by: slaymaker_Created on: 07-04-15 11:01 Respiration The equation is Glucose + oxygen -> arbon dioxide + water + engery 1 of 7 Photosynthesis The equation is Carbon + water --sunlight--> glucose = oxygen 2 of 7 Combustion The equation is Fossil fuel/ wood + oxygen -> carbon dioxide + water 3 of 7 Photosynthesis 2 Photosnythesis takes carbon from the air and combustion puts it back in the air 4 of 7 detritus feeders Eats dead organisms Produces their own waste material E.g. Maggots, worms 5 of 7 Decompers Break down dead organic matter into its basic constituents ( enuymes) Bacteria Fungi 6 of 7 Best conditions for most microorganisms (and there Warmth - speeds up chemical reations Moisture - easier to dissolve food; prevent mirobes from drying out Many need oxygen to repire 7 of 7
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