Biology Decay 4.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? BiologyGCSEAQA Created by: HarveyCreated on: 12-12-12 17:07 What two organisms carry out decay? Bacteria and Fungi 1 of 5 What three things does this organisms need to do this and why? Oxygen for aerobic respiration. A warm temperature for their enzymes to work at an optimum rate. Moisture for reproduction. 2 of 5 What slows or stops decay? Increasing the temperature of microogranisms. 3 of 5 How can you prevent decay? Canning, Pickling or drying food. 4 of 5 Why are compost heaps kept warm, moist and aerated. To help speed up decay of plant waste in compost. 5 of 5
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