decompostion Flashcards
1
Q
what is decompostion carried out by
A
bacteria and fungi
2
Q
what are the bacteria and fungi called
A
saprophyic
3
Q
why are the bacteria called saprophytic
A
because how they break down dead material
4
Q
how does the saprophytic process follow
A
the bacteria and fungi secrete enzymes
the enzymes break down the material
the bacteria and fungi absorb the compounds
5
Q
when does decompostion take place the fastest
A
warm
moist
aerobic
6
Q
why is decompostion slower is waterlogged soil
A
because there is no oxygen present
7
Q
when animals die they are broken down to decomposers what do the organisms form from the decomposed matter
A
humus which they then release into minerals into the soil
8
Q
when enzymes break down the remains of plants whats the process called
A
extracellular digestion
