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What is decay?

The breakdown of organic matter by the action of decomposers

The production of glucose from carbon dioxide and water

The formation of urea by the liver

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Which of the following are detritus feeders?

Fungi

Bacteria 

Woodlice

Worms

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What effect would lowering the temperature have on the rate of decay of an apple?

Increase the rate of decay

Decrease the rate of decay

No effect on the rate of decay

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Oxygen is important for decomposition. 


What process do bacteria need oxygen for?

Aerobic respiration

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Why could the rate of decomposition fall if soil becomes waterlogged?

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What does anaerobic mean?

Without air

With oxygen

Without oxygen

With air

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List 3 ways we can preserve food.

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