B4.1.5 Flashcards
1
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When is biomass lost 1
A
Not all of the organism is eaten e.g. bones and roots
2
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When is biomass lost 2
A
Some of the biomass is used in respiration. Respiration crates ATP which muscles use for movement and it also causes heating.
3
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When is biomass lost 3
A
Some parts of an organisms can’t be digested such as hair and teeth - they are removed from the body as faeces - egestion
4
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When is biomass lost 4
A
Waste products produced by the body are lost through excretion
5
Q
Efficiency of biomass transfer equation
A
Efficiency of biomass transfer = biomass available before/biomass available after x 100
