7.2.11

Decay

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The Rate of Decay of Biological Material

Biological material in the form of waste products or dead organisms decays as a result of the activity of decomposers. The rate of the decay process is dependent on:

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Temperature

  • High temperature is usually best.
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Moisture availability

  • High moisture availability is usually best.
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Oxygen availability

  • High oxygen availability is usually best.

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1Cell Biology

1.1What's in Cells?

1.2Cell Division

1.3Transport in Cells

2Organisation

2.1Principles of Organisation

2.2Enzymes

2.3Circulatory System

2.4Non-Communicable Diseases

2.5Plant Tissues, Organs & Systems

3Infection & Response

4Bioenergetics

5Homeostasis & Response

5.1Homeostasis

5.2The Human Nervous System

5.3Hormonal Coordination in Humans

5.4Plant Hormones

6Inheritance, Variation & Evolution

7Ecology

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