Describe cation exchange. How would decomposition of mulch and humus affect cation exchange? Why is acid rain so damaging?

Q: Which type of plant secondary metabolite is best known for theantioxidant properties of human foods…

A: The secondary metabolites are molecules synthesized by plants that have no role in reproduction,…

Q: why are underground storage organs like onions, carrots, cassava, potatoes, etc high in carbs and…

A: Underground storage organs (USOs) are an important food source for many people around the world.…

Q: When expressing the rate of non-growth as a function of temperature [mu = f(T)], explain what…

A: The growth rate is dependent on temperature for reaction involving enzymes.

Q: Which element is responsible for causing soil salinity?At what concentration does the soil become…

A: Soil salinity as the term suggests is the salt content of the soil and the term of salinization…

Q: Why should soil moisture be continuously monitored

A: Monitoring of soil moisture is important because at different stages of plant growth and development…

Q: Explain the adaptation that allows thermophiles to survive in very high temperatures.

A: Bacteria are prokaryotic organisms that are unicellular in nature. The optimum temperature is that…

Q: What are the major exchangeable cations in soils? How do the relative proportions change between…

A: Soil is that the uppermost weathered layer of crust . it's a mix of weathered mineral rock…

Q: Microbial respiration of arsenate has been found to: A. influence the mobility or transport arsenic…

A: Respiration is the process of the metabolism of biological molecules to generate energy. Energy…

Q: Compare disposal of ILM/LLW Nd and HLW. How are they simular? and different?

A: Nuclear waste is the waste that is generated out of nuclear fuels while carrying out nuclear…

Q: List the benefits of humus in the soil.

A: The humus is organic element of soil, shaped by the decomposition of leaves and alternative material…

Q: With the low nutrient concentrations in manures/organic matter, why use it at all

A: In agriculture, plant yield is enhanced by using pesticides and chemical fertilizers such as urea,…

Q: Describe the principal features of the chemiosmotictheory.

A: The chemiosmotic theory was proposed by Peter Mitchell and this theory suggests essentially that…

Q: Explain the mechanism by which brine solution rises in comparison to the rate of respiration in…

A: Introduction - Plants breathe in oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide through the process of…

Q: Nitrogen fixation is carried out by.

A: Nitrogen fixation is a process in which atmospheric nitrogen is fixed into plant roots by the…

Q: Why do plants need toexchange gases with theenvironment?

A: Respiration could be a complex process within which respiratory substrate like glucose, sucrose are…

Q: Which are more likely to be leached from the soil by decreasing pH— cations or anions? Explain.

A: Lower pH increases the solubility of aluminum, manganese, and iron in the soil. Anions are leached…

Q: how will thermoregulation of plants be affected if transpiration will not occur?

A: Transpiration is the exchange of gases which occur from the opening such as lenticels and…

Q: IN PHOLEUM, ORGANIC COMPOUNDS FLOW THROUGH ........................ *     Collenchyma tubes…

A: Pholem Food conducting tissue of vascular plants.  A complex tissue like Xylem.  Composed of…

Q: What Characteristics of Phosphorous minerals makes them suitable to be used as fertilizers?

A: Most common form of phosphorus is Diammonium phosphate and monammonium phosphate,NPK etc. NPKs is a…

Q: Explain the major causes of Air pollution? And also mention their solutions?

A: Air pollution is defined as contamination of air by any harmful substances either particulate matter…

Q: Why is it possible for bacteria tosurvive on acetic acid as a sole carbon source, but not…

A: Carbon is necessary for living organisms as it forms various types of bonds. It forms important…

Q: Citronella oil is one of the commonly used essential oil. Classify the citronella oil into correct…

A: Answer: Introduction: Oil of citronella means a naturally producing insect and animal repellent…

Q: Describe a commercial application of Thermus aquaticus.

A: Bacteria are a group of prokaryotic microscopic single celled organisms. They live in diverse…

Q: Complete the picture of the thylakoids membrane in the beaker with solution at PH 8

A: The thylakoid membranes of a chloroplast is an internal system of interconnected membranes, that…

Q: Name the natural purifiers of the air.

A: The air is a mixture of oxygen, nitrogen, and minute quantity of other gases. It surrounds the earth…

Q: is associated with deterioration of surfaces of leaves due to destruction of chlorophyll. Select…

A: Light is consumed by leaves and differences in surface region exposed to light can change the pace…

Q: explain in your own words why thermophile organism gorws well at 55 Celsius

A: Microorganisms and their activities play a critical role in practically all of the processes that…

Q: is the moisture level in your soil related to the nitrogen content of the soil?

A: Nitrogen is present most abundantly in the atmosphere. Rainfall, temperature, moisture, soil…

Q: State why oils from plant sources remain liquid at 25°C, but that of animal source issolid at the…

A: Fats.  Fats are chemical compounds made up of fatty acids. fats are of two types as follows  1.…

Q: Some nontoxic plants taste very bitter to us. Suggest one or more explanations.

A: Nontoxic plants did not cause any kinds of toxic effects in human body.

Q: How is oxygen production rate of Elodea affected by light intensity?

A: Elodea is a genus of six aquatic plants commonly known as waterweeds that was first described as a…

Q: Explain the mechanism behind salt as a food preservative

A: Osmosis is the phenomenon in which water ( solvent ) travels from its more concentration to its…

Q: Why does the growth rate rise with increasing temperature and then fall again at higher…

A: Cell growth is defined as an increase or elevation in the cell's overall mass, which includes the…

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A: Cornstarch and water can be mixed in different amounts to give rise to the formation of a thick…

Q: Which heats the soil more, covering it with clear plastic or black plastic? Why?

A: The growth of plants depends upon various factors such as soil, water, air, and sunlight. Soil…

Q: What conditions need to change in order to allow for thermophilic spores to grow instead of…

A: Spores are a dormant form of bacteria. They are tough and highly resistant to unfavorable conditions…

Q: How does fluoride toxicity results in plant necrosis?

A: Plants can become poisoned as a result of the buildup of harmful inorganic minerals such as…

Q: Describe the composition of humus and its importance in soil.

A: Humus is a material in soil which is rich in organic material and nutrients. It is black or brown in…

Q: How to reduce/control copper pollution?

A: Pollution is the contamination of soil, air, and water by harmful substances. This results in…

Q: The harvested carrots stored under 30oC (room temperature) changes it weights every day. Why? How to…

A: Carrots are high in vitamins A, vitamin C, potassium, iron, copper and also possess a high amount of…

Q: What is the effect on decomposition rate if :–a) Detritus is rich in lignin and chitinb) Detritus is…

A: A food chain is a linear network of links in a food web starting from produce organisms and ending…

Terrestrial Ecosystem

An ecosystem is a collection of interconnected communities. It includes both living and non-living elements of specific strata. The terrestrial ecosystem is solely related to the ecosystem present on the land and covers 25 to 30% of the total earth’s surface area.