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Decay refers to the decomposition of dead organic matter into simpler chemical compounds. It is caused by microorganisms called saprophytes, which break down the organic matter into tiny particles, which they then absorb.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 11y agoThere are no 'whys' as in purpose for these things. Entropy, (going from more ordered to less ordered states) is the natural way of things.
For living organisms that die, other organisms speed up their decay to use the energy contained in their matter and to recycle from organic to inorganic.
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∙ 12y agobecaus e without it we would be very dirty
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How do microorganisms cause decay?
If you mean the ones in your mouth then this is your answer. Food gets caught between your teeth and the microorganisms feed on this. because they are so small the food passes through very quickly, undergoing a chemical change and becoming an acid. The acid then 'eats' at the teeth causing more chemical reactions causing the blackening and this is how we get the decay.
Are humans a part of the natural process?
NO humans are not apart of the natural process because natural means (nature)we are apart of some tipe of grass or tree or something.
Which process do animals use to convert food into ATP?
The process through which animals use to convert food into ATP is known as metabolism. This process will help to store energy that is useful in the body.
Process that cells use to release energy?
Resperation
why wet food decay faster than dry food?
Bacteria (which make your food decay) need moisture to live and they thrive in it!
Is nuclear decay spontaneous or artificial?
Matter can be made to undergo nuclear decay in reactors, but it is a process that occurs spontaneously in nature.
Process atoms use to become stable?
Radioactive decay
What is the probabilistic nature of nuclear decay?
Nuclear decay is a quantum mechanical process, mediated by the weak and strong nuclear forces. All quantum mechanical processes are probabilistic, not deterministic.
When was Process of Decay created?
Process of Decay was created in 2005.
How does a PET Scan use Radioisotope decay?
A PET scan uses radioisotope decay by detecting the pair of annihilation photons emitted during the decay process.
What is the process of carbon 13 of the decay?
The process of carbon 13 of the decay is called radiocarbon dating.
What is the process of decay with carbon 13?
The process of decay with carbon 13 can be described by a nuclear reaction.
The process of decay releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere?
The process of decay releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere
What kind of process is radioactive decay?
It is a nuclear process.
Is alpha decay the same as alpha radiation?
No. Decay is the process, radiation is the product.
How is astatine produced?
it is produced by radioactive decay from nature
What Type of Decay occurs when Thorium -229 decay to form radium -225?
This process is called alpha decay.
