Decomposition/Carbon cycle 3.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? BiologyDecompositionGCSEEdexcel Created by: ZoeeeCreated on: 17-02-13 20:27 What conditions would be best for the decomposition process? Warm, moist and plenty of oxygen 1 of 8 What are animals that feed on waste called? Detritivores e.g. earthworms 2 of 8 How do these animals help the process of decomposition? They speed it up by breaking up large pieces so that decomposers can process the dead tissues and cells more easily. 3 of 8 What is a term used when describing decomposers? Saprophytic, which means they feed on dead material. E.g. bacteria or fungi 4 of 8 What do detritivores do? Help supply food to decomposers. 5 of 8 What do green plants use carbon dioxide for? Absorbed from the air, they use CO2 for photosynthesis. 6 of 8 When carbon dioxide reacts with water, what does it produce? Glucose! 7 of 8 What is glucose then converted to? Glucose is converted into other carbohydrates, proteins and lipids which are then passed along the food chain. 8 of 8
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