Environmental and Chemical Processes

Decomposition is the process by which marine organisms convert organic matter into carbon dioxide. During decomposition, microorganisms break down organic matter, releasing carbon dioxide as a byproduct. Decomposition contributes to the global carbon cycle and influences the balance of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

Respiration is the process by which marine organisms convert organic matter into energy. During respiration, marine organisms break down organic matter, releasing energy in the form of ATP. Respiration contributes to the global carbon cycle and influences the balance of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

Decomposition is the process by which marine organisms convert organic matter into inorganic compounds. During decomposition, microorganisms break down organic matter, releasing inorganic compounds such as carbon dioxide, water, and nutrients. Decomposition contributes to the global carbon cycle and influences the balance of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

Decomposition is the process by which marine organisms, such as bacteria and fungi, break down organic matter into simpler compounds, releasing nutrients back into the ecosystem.

Lipolysis is the process of breaking down fat into smaller molecules, such as fatty acids and glycerol. This process occurs during digestion and is catalyzed by enzymes called lipases.

Picking is the process of removing the feathers from a slaughtered poultry bird. This can be done manually or mechanically using specialized equipment. Scalding is a step that precedes picking and involves immersing the bird in hot water to loosen the feathers.

Evisceration is the process of removing the internal organs from a slaughtered poultry bird. This includes removing the heart, liver, lungs, kidneys, and intestines. Evisceration is typically done after the bird has been slaughtered and defeathered.

Defensible space is the term used to describe the process of removing flammable materials from around a structure to protect it from a forest fire.

Recycling refers to the process of recovering and reusing materials from waste, such as paper, plastic, metal, and glass, to create new products.

Waste reduction refers to the practices and strategies employed to minimize the amount of waste produced, such as reducing consumption, reusing items, and composting organic waste.

Composting is the process of converting organic waste, such as food scraps and yard waste, into a nutrient-rich soil amendment through the action of microorganisms.

Waste treatment refers to the processes and technologies used to treat hazardous waste to reduce its toxicity and make it safe for disposal or reuse.

Sample return mission refers to the process of returning a spacecraft carrying samples or mined materials from a meteoroid or asteroid back to Earth for further analysis and study.

The nitrogen cycle is a biogeochemical cycle that involves the conversion of nitrogen gas into various forms that can be used by living organisms.

Decomposition is the process by which organic matter is broken down into simpler substances by microorganisms, such as bacteria and fungi.