Factors affecting the rate of decomposition
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I can explain why some factors affect the rate of decomposition by microorganisms.
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Microorganisms use enzymes to decompose biological material.
The rate of decomposition is affected by temperature, which affects the rate of enzyme-controlled reactions.
The rate of decomposition is affected by the availability of water, which microorganisms need to survive.
The rate of decomposition is affected by the availability of oxygen to aerobic and anaerobic microorganisms.
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