Decomposers Flashcards
What is a decomposer
Microorganisms they break down dead organisms and animal wastes ina process called decay
Why are decomposers important in an eco system
they allow substances inside the dead organisms and waste to be used again
What do bacteria use to digest their food
Enzymes
what are enzymes for
building muscle
destroying toxins
breaking down food particles during digestion
Is yeast a decomposer
Yes it helps bread rise
what are similarities with fungi, bacteria and protists
can all be unicellular, all living organisms, all have a cell membrane and all have cytoplasm
why does decay allow substances to be used again by other organisms
natures way of recyling
example of decomposers
Fungi Procotists and bacteria
What do enzymes help in decay
breaking apart large molecules
what is decay
Decay is a scientific term that refers to the breaking down or rotting of organic matter through the action of bacteria, fungi, or other organisms
What happens in the process of decay
process of decay is essential in recycling nutrients between the living and non-living components of the Earth. Without it, humans and wildlife would not have access to the elements we need to survive!
what is fragmentation
Fragmentation is the initial stage of decay where larger pieces of organic matter are physically broken down into smaller fragments.
large organic molecules are too big to be abosrbesd by what
the cell
what is released from the cell during decay
enzymes
some soluble what can be abosrbed by the cell
molecules
