1. RECYCLING LIFE I. Introduction A. Definition B. Importance

2. Decomposing The importance of decomposition is the breaking of chemical bonds to release energy, inorganic molecules, and atoms into the environment. stems from the recycling of material to sustain future generations of life.

3. C. Stages

4. 1. Early a. Leeching Dissolving of soluble molecules by water or other solvents. b. Fragmenting Don’t make this a hard concept! 2. Late a. Mineralization Release of organically bound minerals into an inorganic form. Do you help with this process?

5. D. Players

6. 1. Macro-flora and Macro-fauna a. Protistans and Monerans 2. Micro-flora and Micro-fauna a. Fungi and Animals

7. Macro-flora

8. Macro-fauna

9. Micro-flora

10. Micro-fauna

11. II. Process A. Plant Material

12. 1. Players a. Animals  Fungi  Bacteria b. Depends on molecular quality

13. 1. Steps a. Leeching b. Fragmentation c. RatesSimple Sugars  Protein  Complex Sugars

19. B. Animal Material

20. 1. Players a. Animal Larva  Bacteria b. Easier due to molecular quality

21. III. Environmental Influences A. Heat Issues

22. 1. Effects on RateDenaturation

23. B. Light Issues

24. 1. Effects on Rate

25. C. Water Issues

26. 1. Precipitation Effects

27. 2. Aquatic Effects

28. Recycle knowledge to see new application.