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When fungi degrade wood from fallen trees the biological process is called decomposition What does it have in common with a chemical decomposition reaction?
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∙ 14y ago
The fungi are breaking down the wood of the dead trees to use their chemical products in building its own structure. This process involves chemical reactions by the fungi, which are all forms of chemical decomposition : the formation of smaller molecules from larger molecules.
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Why does bone not degrade?
it does degrade only slower then other tissues
Cholesterol degradation by bacteria?
lactobacillus can degrade cholesterol
When fungi decompose materials?
During the decomposition process, organic material is breakdown by enzymatic action into simpler organic compounds and inorganic nutrients. These are either released to the environment or absorbed by the fungus.
Pollution due to excessive fertilisers used by farmers leading to Eutrophication?
Over-application of chemical fertilisers or application of chemical fertilisers at a time when the ground is waterlogged or the crop is not able to use the chemicals, can lead to surface runoff or leaching into groundwater Storage and application of some fertilisers in some weather or soil conditions can cause emissions of the greenhouse gas nitrous oxide (N2O) primarily associated with the use of artificial fertilisers, because of the massive quantities applied and the destructive nature of chemical fertilisers on soil nutrient holding structures The high solubility of chemical fertilisers also exacerbates their tendency to degrade ecosystems
Why do media used to culture fungi contain sugar?
Because the proteins aren't used to degrade fats.
Is decomposition reaction a chemical reaction?
It depends on the nature of the decomposition. if you are talking about biodegradeability in a substance, then no, its decomposition is mainly due to bacteria that will break down the various particles in the substance ("eat" them). There are, however certain chemical reactions which take place within the bacteria as the substance is being broken down, (much like those that happen in the human body) and the possibility of there being other products in the vicinity which may react to the substance (and degrade it) is always present. It could be said that decomposition is therefore a chemical reaction (or rather a series thereof), but with biodegradeability in mind it is not generally thought of as such.
What is the introduction of chemical physical or biological agents into water that degrade the water called?
Pathogens.
How does phenomena of solution and precipitation of DNA relate to its physical and chemical structure?
Precipitation is the result of a chemical reaction. This reaction can degrade the physical and chemical structures of DNA molecules, which will render them unviable.
What chemical has caused the ozone to degrade?
CFC's have caused ozone to degrade. They react with ozone and deplete it.
Polyurethane reaction with chlorine?
What is your question? It will probably degrade. ????
What is non biodigradable?
It is a substance that does not disintegrate or degrade into natural substances through the biological process decay.
How chemical energy formed and use?
chemical energy is formed when a chemical begins to degrade or break down... i dont know the others.. sorry.....
Why must a forensic scientist collect biological evidence before physical evidence?
Biological evidence is much more likely to degrade and become unusable before physical evidence does.
What is chemical sludge and difference between chemical and biological siudge?
Chemically sludge is obtained when precipitating soluble or insoluble chemicals present in the water or any kind of effluent coming out of chemical industries. Generally iron was used as an precipitate pollutants present in waste water. the final product after precipitation is called chemical sludge which is filled in a land into heap or used in road construction. Biological sludge is formed when microorganisms are used to degrade toxic chemicals present in waste water. The excess biomass formed is termed as biological sludge which contains adsorbed toxic chemicals in their cells, toxic metabolites formed during degradation of wastes, dead biomass etc.
What do batteries store?
A battery stores energy through the potential difference between the anode and cathode of the battery. When there is no circuit the potential power is stored somewhat indefinitely (although it can degrade over time). Once a circuit is made, an electrolytic cell is created releasing energy as the chemical reaction occurs.
How do men degrade women?
One person cannot degrade another. You can only degrade yourself.
Degrade used in sentence?
Peter likes to degrade people by calling them embarrassing names. The bully would always degrade her. If a machine is not properly maintained its performance will degrade. His harsh and scolding remarks did nothing but degrade the child. Exposure to the rain will degrade the DNA sample.
