Name at Least Three Factors Implicated in Causing Colony Collapse

question 29

Short Answer

Name at least three factors implicated in causing colony collapse disorder.

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Definitions:

Nitrogen

A chemical element with symbol N and atomic number 7, essential for life, it makes up a major part of the earth's atmosphere and is a key component of all proteins.

Phosphorus

A chemical element (P) that is essential for the formation of DNA, RNA, and ATP, playing a critical role in energy storage and transfer within cells.

Nitrification

A microbial process by which ammonia is converted into nitrate, an important step in the nitrogen cycle.

Ammonium

A positively charged ion (NH4+) formed by the addition of a hydrogen ion to ammonia (NH3).