Biology 0.0 / 5 ? BiologyEcology and Environmental ScienceGCSEAQA Created by: 3mily05Created on: 19-10-19 15:42 Decomposition: ... 1 of 8 Decomposers Microorganisms which respire on dead matter breaking it down to be recycled 2 of 8 Decomposition (decay) The breaking down of dead matter so nutrients can be recycled 3 of 8 Compost A natural fertilizer made from decomposed plants 4 of 8 Factors that affect the rate of decomposition: ... 5 of 8 Temperature Too cold, rates slow. Too hot enzymes denature 6 of 8 Oxygen Decomposers work faster when they respire aerobically. If they respire anaerobically they produce biogas, which can be useful 7 of 8 Water Decomposers need water to help digest their food 8 of 8
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