Microbes and Decomposition FBISD Austin HS Forensics

the article is found in the link

https://theconversation.com/your-microbes-live-on-after-you-die-a-microbiologist-explains-how-your-necrobiome-recycles-your-body-to-nourish-new-life-214048

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During a forensic science class, Kai was asked to explain what the necrobiome is. What should Kai say?

• The community of microorganisms that live in, on and around a decomposing body

• The process of autolysis in a dead body

• The distinct odorous gases produced during decomposition

• The DNA signatures of host-associated microbes found in the soil

After Ethan passes away, what happens to the microbes in his body?

• They die along with him

• They continue to live on and play a role in recycling his body

• They become dormant and wait for the next host

• They adapt to the harsh environment of the soil

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During a biology class, Samuel was curious about the Clostridia class of microbes which sprea through the organs and aids in the process of putrefaction. Which microbes is he curious about?

• Clostridia

• Nitrifying microbes

• Decomposer microbes

• Host-associated microbes

What happens when your microbes enter the soil after decomposition?

• They die off due to the harsh environment

• They coalesce with the native soil microbes

• They become dormant and wait for the next host

• They adapt to the stable, warm environment inside your body

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What role do host-associated microbes play in decomposition?

• They enhance nitrogen cycling

• They convert large nitrogen-containing molecules into ammonium

• They convert ammonium into nitrate

• They increase decomposition rates

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What is the core process in all ecosystems that involves the recycling of nutrients from detritus?

• Nitrogen cycle

• Carbon cycle

• Decomposition

• Nutrient cycle

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While walking through the forest, Luna and Ethan come across a decomposing animal. They had learned that dead animals act as fertilizer as they decompose. What can they observe as evidence of nutrient recycling?

• Insect and animal scavengers

• Concentrated pools of nutrient-rich organic molecules

• Plant life flourishing

• Microbial invasion

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During a school field trip to a forest, David and Aria observed various organisms breaking down dead leaves and plants. What is the significance of these decomposers in the ecosystem?

• They support new life by converting organic matter into bioavailable forms

• They help in the nitrogen cycle

• They play a role in the carbon cycle

• They enhance decomposition rates

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What is the role of your microbes in the carbon and nutrient cycles of an ecosystem?

• They slowly accumulate nutrients and carbon throughout their lives

• They deposit nutrients and carbon in a small, localized spot when they die

• They redistribute nutrients in the ecosystem

• They convert proteins into inorganic forms

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