Abstract
Virtually all naturally occurring elements are found in living organisms. The biological assimilation, biochemical transformation, physical transport, and geological sequestration and mobilization of many elements are self-perpetuating and self-regenerating, leading to a "cycling" of the elements. Although the bioochemical cycle for each element is unique, general reaction pathways can be discerned depending on the chemistry of the element, its role in metabolism, and its distribution on Earth.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | Encyclopedia of Biodiversity |
| Subtitle of host publication | Second Edition |
| Publisher | Elsevier Inc. |
| Pages | 552-564 |
| Number of pages | 13 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9780123847195 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780123847201 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jan 1 2001 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Agricultural and Biological Sciences(all)
- Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology(all)
Keywords
- Anion
- Biogeochemical
- Cation
- Cycles
- Elements
- Eolian
- Felsic rock
- Reactionism
- Spellation
- Weathering