Biology GCSE
nutrient cycling
What nutrient cycling means in Biology GCSE, as defined for OCR.
Definition of nutrient cycling
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Reference: OCR
Chemical elements essential for life continuously cycle between the biotic and abiotic components of ecosystems, ensuring that vital elements remain accessible to living organisms.
Topics that use nutrient cycling
- Ecosystems (OCR GCSE)
Related terms
- abiotic and biotic components
- abiotic factors
- aerobic and anaerobic decomposition
- biotic factors
- carbon cycle
- carrying capacity
- Cellular respiration
- community distribution
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