Organisation of an Ecosystem (AQA GCSE Biology): Flashcards
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Decomposition definition
Decomposition definition
Dead materials breaking down and rotting
Organisms that carry out decomposition
Organisms that carry out decomposition
Microorganisms
Effect of warmer temperature on decay
Effect of warmer temperature on decay
Speeds up decay
Why warmth speeds up decay
Why warmth speeds up decay
Makes chemical reactions faster in microorganisms
Effect of moist conditions on decay
Effect of moist conditions on decay
Speeds up decomposition
Why microorganisms need water
Why microorganisms need water
To survive and carry out life processes
Type of respiration with oxygen
Type of respiration with oxygen
Aerobic respiration
Type of respiration without oxygen
Type of respiration without oxygen
Anaerobic respiration
Gas produced in biogas generators
Gas produced in biogas generators
Methane gas
Conditions in biogas generators
Conditions in biogas generators
Anaerobic (no oxygen)
Formula for rate of decay
Formula for rate of decay
Three factors affecting decay rate
Three factors affecting decay rate
Temperature, water content, oxygen availability
Conditions causing fastest decay
Conditions causing fastest decay
Damp conditions
Effect of disinfectant on decay
Effect of disinfectant on decay
Kills microorganisms, slows decay
Products from biogas generators
Products from biogas generators
Methane gas and fertiliser