catabolism
The process of breaking a complex substance down into smaller components is called catabolism. Catabolism is the breaking down in living organisms or more complex substances into smaller ones.
antiseptics
anabolism - breaking catabolism - building
All living organisms begin the breakdown of their food by digesting it through a process called hydrolysis, which involves breaking down large molecules into simpler ones with the help of water and enzymes. This allows organisms to extract essential nutrients and energy from their food for survival and growth.
Chemicals are not livings things.
Viruses
Digestion, which is the process of making food absorbable by dissolving it and breaking it down into simpler chemical compounds that occurs in the living body chiefly through the action of enzymes secreted into the alimentary canal
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Yes, all living things contain chemicals.
plants
You cannot kill chemicals. Chemicals are not a living thing.
The decay of non-living organic matter is caused by microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi breaking down the materials into simpler compounds through a process called decomposition. This decomposition process releases nutrients back into the environment, allowing them to be recycled by other organisms. Environmental factors such as temperature, moisture, and oxygen levels can also influence the rate of decay.