| So what are Dead Organism and Waste Products broken down by? | -Decomposers are the key reason why they Break Down |
| What are the main type of Decomposers? | -Fungi
-Bacteria
-Pretty much Microorganisms |
| How can the Oxygen Levels affect the Rate of Decomposition? | -Many of the Decomposers need Oxygen to respire Aerobic, so Plenty of Oxygen = Fast rate of Decomposition
-If low Levels of Oxygen, then the Rate falls
-Some Decomposers can respire Anaerobically, but this has less energy Transferred, so its therefore Slower |
| How can Temperature affect the Rate of Decomposition? | -This is all down to the Enzymes, that they have to digest the Dead/Waste Material
-Lower Temperatures [From Optimal, 50˚C] makes it Slower
-Higher Temperatures [From Optimal, 50˚C] has a risk of it Denaturing, so the rate Slows Faster, until it literally Stops |
| How can Water Content affect the Rate of Decomposition? | -Water is essential for the Life of Decomposers, so Moist Conditions see the Fastest Rate of Decomposition
-Too Much Water means less space for Oxygen, so the Rate would then Decrease |
