Biomass

Biomass

Biomass, as a renewable energy source, is biological material from living, or recently living organisms. As an energy source, biomass can either be used directly, or converted into other energy products such as biofuel.

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kingdoms

Biology; Biomass

Organisms are classified into five broad taxonomic categories (Monera, Protista, Plantae, Fungi, Animalia) into which organisms are grouped, based on common characteristics. This classification was ...

kinetochores

Biology; Biomass

Structures at the centromeres of the chromosomes to which the fibers of the mitotic spindle connect.

kidney stones

Biology; Biomass

Crystallized deposits of excess wastes such as uric acid, calcium, and magnesium that may form in the kidney.

kilocalorie

Biology; Biomass

The energy needed to heat 1000 grams of water from 14.5 to 15.5 degrees C.

biomass

Energy; Biomass

Biomass refers to products, waste and residues from agriculture, forestry and related industries, as well as the biogenic fraction of industrial and municipal waste. The mass of living biological ...