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Saprotrophs describe the bacteria that help break down rich organic compounds. The term originates from the Greek words for "putrid" and "nourishment." They receive classifications for psychrophilic, mesophilic and thermophilic heat tolerances of 14 to 59 degrees Fahrenheit (10 to 15 degrees Celsius), 59 to 104 degrees Fahrenheit (15 to 40 degrees Celsius) and 104 to 158 degrees Fahrenheit (40 to 70 degrees Celsius) in composting and such scientific names as Bacillus subtilis and Pseudomonas fluorescens.
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∙ 5y agoBacteria that help break down rich organic compounds include Bacillus species.
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Organic compounds break down spontaneously in the presence of?
Oxygen
What is a benefit that both Bacteria and fungi provide?
They break down organic matter
What type of heterotroph absorbs energy by breaking down organic matter?
The organisms are detrivores such as bacteria and fungi. They break dead matter down into simpler compounds. The process of fermentation is one way in which this occurs.
What roll do bacteria play in the carbon cycle?
Bacteria eat dead organic matter and release trapped carbon atoms as CO2.
What compounds do bacteria break down to get their energy?
I'm not sure if this is right, but I'm pretty sure it is waste compounds like unwanted food and such. You can be mad at me if it's wrong! :)
How do bacteria keep the world free from waste?
The bacteria consumes or eats all of the wastes, that is how it lives.
Why do bacteria play a role in the nitrogen cycle?
Some bacteria have the ability to "fix" nitrogen, that is they can utilize gaseous (atmospheric) nitrogen to produce organic compounds. (They can all break down compounds to free nitrogen too.)
Organic compounds break down spontaneously in the presence of?
Oxygen
Why the fungi are called decomposers?
They sit on their food eg: bacteria, bread soil and absorb the food from their bottom
What bacteria is used in the production of spirit?
Bacteria are identified based largely on what organic compounds they can break down. The range of compounds used depends on the collection of enzymes a species of bacteria can make. Lipids are organic compounds that some bacteria can use for carbon and energy. The enzyme capable of breaking down lipids is called lipase. Spirit blue agar is a medium that contains a supply of lipids, and thus it allows us to determine the presence of lipase.
What does bacteria and fungi provide?
They break down organic matter
What type bacteria break down inorganic compounds for energy?
Chemosynthetic
What is a benefit that both Bacteria and fungi provide?
They break down organic matter
What is the name that bacteria and fungi break down organic matter in soil?
waf
What type of heterotroph absorbs energy by breaking down organic matter?
The organisms are detrivores such as bacteria and fungi. They break dead matter down into simpler compounds. The process of fermentation is one way in which this occurs.
What is a way of cleaning up a ecosystem using bacteria to break down harmful compounds?
Bioremediation
What roll do bacteria play in the carbon cycle?
Bacteria eat dead organic matter and release trapped carbon atoms as CO2.
