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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. Decomposers are organisms such as worms (which eat the decaying matter) or microorganisms (which use enzymes to break down the organic matter). The rate of the decay process depends 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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1Biology

1.1Cells, Tissues & Organs

1.2Reproduction & Variation

1.3Ecological Relationships & Classification

1.4Digestion & Nutrition

1.5Plants & Photosynthesis

1.6Biological Systems & Processes

2Chemistry

2.1Particles

2.2Chemical Reactions

2.3Atoms, Elements, Compounds

2.4The Periodic Table

2.5Materials & the Earth

2.6Reactivity

2.7Energetics

2.8Properties of Materials

3Physics

3.1Energy

3.2Forces & Motion

3.3Waves

3.4Electricity & Magnetism

3.5Matter

3.6Space Physics

4Thinking Scientifically

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