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Decay involves change in a tissue of the carcasse of a dead organism wherein the complexity of once living tissue deteriorates to simpler and simpler material until the basic elements of which the tissue was formerly composed are returned to the soil in the case of decay of animal carcasses in the wild. The tissues move from a condition of low entropy to higher entropy. There can also be decay in the tissues of a living organism. An example would be decay in the teeth of humans. In this case, because acid accumulation resulting from bacterial metabolism erodes the hydroxyapatite and protein structure of which the tooth is composed fromis a result of inadequate dental hygeine coupled with the inherited propensity to developing decay (i.e., how hard the tooth enamel is). So in this case part of the tooth contains a cavity in which decay has produced dead tooth tissue and bacteria. In this case to prevent the decay from spreading to the rest of the tooth the cavity must be cleaned out (by drilling) and then filled with an inert, malleable material. For ideal results gold is used because it is both the most malleable metal it never corrodes and it's non toxic. The same situation obtains when a diabetic must sacrifice a limb because, for example, due to poor circulation, part of the limb has died (gangrene) and if that dead portion is not removed, the gangrene will spread to the rest of the body which means death. By dividing the healthy tissue from the deteriorated tissue that which is living and healthy is saved. Decay of the carcasses of wild animals is a spontaneous process which means it requires no input of energy to proceed.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoAnimal decay is when an animal starts to decompose. The dictionary definition to decompose means "to separate or resolve into constituent parts or elements; disintegrate."
In simpler terms, the animal dies, and therefor rots, and turns to bone where creature may come across and pick at the animal. Insects such as worms break down the substance, to what is leftover of the animal, which then breakdown into soil.
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∙ 13y agoDecomposition due to bacteria, or insects.
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What is a biological law?
biological law is law of biological mention .
What is the difference with biological and non biological wash powder?
what is the difference between biological and non biological washing powder
Use the word biological in a sentence?
If the question is to give examples of biological in a sentence. " ...This is Biological evidence." or " Biological studies show that... "
Is formil colour detergent by lidl biological or non-biological?
Formil is biological.
What does the biological mean?
Biological has two definitions. Biological is an adjective meaning "of or relating to biology or living organisms" Biological is also a noun meaning "a therapeutic substance derived from biological sources."
Radioactive isotopes are used to determine?
Age - by decay. Function (esp biological) by uptake measurements.
What is non biodigradable?
It is a substance that does not disintegrate or degrade into natural substances through the biological process decay.
Why doesn't non-biodegradable waste decay?
Non-biodegradable waste does decay, but the decaying process cannot be accelerated by biological agents, as they do not contain the correct molecules for living things to use as nutrients.
Is radioactive decay the same as organic decay?
No, radioactive decay is not the same as organic decay. The basic difference between radioactive decay and organic decay is that in organic decay, chemical compounds break down and the biochemical structure of the subject changes. This is a natural process that any biological structures will undergo, or it could be induced. In either case, it represents a chemical change. In radioactive decay, the actual atomic nuclei of atoms will break down in some way, depending on the substance being considered. It is the unstable atomic nucleus of given isotopes of elements that undergoes the change, and this is a nuclear or atomic change.
Types of decay?
TYPES:*PLANT DECOMPOSITION*ANIMAL DECOMPOSITION*HUMAN DECOMPOSITIONSTAGES OF DECOMPOSTION:1. FRESH or AUTOLYSIS2. BROAT or PUTRFICATION3. DECAY (PUTREFACTION and CARNIVORERS)4. DRY or DIAGENESIS
What is non radioactive decay?
Radioactive decay is the spontaneous change or disintegration of an unstable atomic nucleus as it transforms itself to lose energy. It does this by the release of either particulate radiation or electromagnetic radiation, or both. This atomic event is random and cannot be predicted, but by applying statistical principles to large numbers of a given radionuclide, an "average" decay time can be found, and we have the half-life. There are several different types of radioactive decay. They range from spontaneous fission to alpha decay, beta decay and a couple of others. The spontaneous breakdown of a nucleus
What makes the of decay speed up?
There are different types of decay, such as radioactive decay and decomposition. Depending on the type of decay, different factors can affect the speed of the process. Here are some possible answers: For radioactive decay, the speed of decay is usually constant and independent of external factors, such as temperature, pressure, or chemical reactions. However, there are some rare exceptions, such as electron capture and bound-state beta decay, where the decay rate can be slightly altered by the chemical environment or the presence of other particles. For decomposition, the speed of decay depends on several factors, such as temperature, moisture, oxygen, and the presence of decomposers. Generally, higher temperature, more moisture, more oxygen, and more decomposers will speed up the decomposition process, as they facilitate the chemical and biological reactions that break down organic matter.
Why is the biological half life of a radioisotope shorter than it's physical half life?
Due to its metabolism, a living being can get rid of some of the isotope's atoms before they decay.
Does oxygen speed up decay?
Oxygen speeds up the oxidation (essentially slow burning) of organic waste. However its main impact is to facilitate the aerobic bacteria which can decompose organics . It should be noted that oxygen can inhibit the Anaerobic bacteria which are significant causes of biological decay.
Order gamma decay beta decay and alpha deacy form weakest to strongest?
gamma decay beta decay alpha decay
What are the main problems in Romania?
Examples are: poverty, corruption, a destroyed economy (industry and agriculture), politicianism, decay of public education and culture, stupid subordination toward European Union, USA, Israel, lack of prospects, Hungarian seccesionism, infractionality, the great number of Gypsies parasites, biological decay of the Romanian people etc.
What is relative decay?
I believe relative decay is the decay over time.
