OBJECTIVE FORESTRY

FORESTRY

FOREST ECOLOGY AND ECOSYSTEMS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Bacteria obtain energy from a deer’s body, while helping it ____ efficiently.
A
interact
B
produce
C
consume
D
decompose
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Bacteria obtain energy from the deer’s body, while helping it decompose efficiently. When the deer’s body breaks down, because of the work done by the bacteria, it returns to the soil. This is important for the earth, because the carcass actually gives vital energy back to the environment.

Detailed explanation-2: -Heterotrophic bacteria, which include all pathogens, obtain energy from oxidation of organic compounds. Carbohydrates (particularly glucose), lipids, and protein are the most commonly oxidized compounds. Biologic oxidation of these organic compounds by bacteria results in synthesis of ATP as the chemical energy source.

Detailed explanation-3: -Bacteria can also be chemotrophs. Chemosynthetic bacteria, or chemotrophs, obtain energy by breaking down chemical compounds in their environment.

Detailed explanation-4: -There are two main processes that occur in a decomposing organism: autolysis and putrefaction. Autolysis is when cellular enzymes in the dead organism’s own body break down cells and tissues, while putrefaction is when microbes grow and reproduce throughout the body after death.

Detailed explanation-5: -The process of breaking down complex organic substances into small substances like nutrients, water, and carbon dioxide is known as Decomposition. Bacteria and Fungi are the organisms involved in the decomposition process. They secrete enzymes that help in the digestion of dead organic matter.

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