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What is decay?

The formation of urea by the liver

The production of glucose from carbon dioxide and water

The breakdown of organic matter by the action of decomposers

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Which of the following are detritus feeders?

Woodlice

Bacteria 

Worms

Fungi

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

Decrease the rate of decay

Increase 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

Without oxygen

With oxygen

With air

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