Decomposition (OCR GCSE Biology A (Gateway Science Suite)): Quizzes
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What is decomposition?
What is decomposition?
Breaking down organic material into simpler forms
How does temperature generally affect the rate of decomposition?
How does temperature generally affect the rate of decomposition?
Faster in warmer conditions
What happens to enzymes if the temperature becomes too high during decomposition?
What happens to enzymes if the temperature becomes too high during decomposition?
They denature
Why do microorganisms responsible for decomposition thrive in moist environments?
Why do microorganisms responsible for decomposition thrive in moist environments?
Water is essential for their respiration
How does water availability help decomposers digest organic material?
How does water availability help decomposers digest organic material?
It softens the material
Why do most decomposers require oxygen?
Why do most decomposers require oxygen?
For aerobic respiration
What is compost?
What is compost?
A natural fertilizer rich in nutrients
What is the purpose of providing oxygen when making compost?
What is the purpose of providing oxygen when making compost?
Allows aerobic respiration
What is produced as a by-product of aerobic respiration during composting?
What is produced as a by-product of aerobic respiration during composting?
Heat
What gas is produced during anaerobic decomposition?
What gas is produced during anaerobic decomposition?
Methane
What constant temperature is needed in biogas generators to produce methane?
What constant temperature is needed in biogas generators to produce methane?
Around 30°C
What is a limitation of methane produced in biogas generators?
What is a limitation of methane produced in biogas generators?
It cannot be stored as a liquid