Two sugars that differ in configuration at only one chiral center are described as epimers.

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#Unit 10. Ecological Principles

Decomposition Decomposition is the physical and chemical breakdown of dead plant and animal biomass. Decomposition is increased by High Temperatures, Soil Moisture, and Soil Nutrients.

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#Unit 10. Ecological Principles

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#Unit 10. Ecological Principles

Temperatures are warm in Tropics, Decomposition process are fast and 75% of the litter mass decomposes within 3 months. 

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#Unit 10. Ecological Principles

In the frozen tundra of the Arctic, over 100 years may be needed to decompose 75% of the litter mass. Tree species with high lignin: nitrogen ratios were more resistant to decomposition

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#Unit 10. Ecological Principles

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#Unit 10. Ecological Principles

Top-down control - Higher trophic levels determine the sizes of the lower trophic levels Bottom-up control - Size of a higher trophic level is determined by lower trophic level