2. The cyclic exchange of essential chemical, elements
or nutrients between the living and non living
environment of Biosphere is known as
biogeochemical cycle.
Another name also called organic-Inorganic cycles.
Also called Nutrient cycles.
BIOGEOCHEMICAL CYCLE
3. Nutrients may be:
Micro nutrients (C, H, N, K,NA, Mg, S and P).
Macro nutrients (Fe, Mn, Cu, Zn etc).
Biogeochemical cycle may be:
Sedimentary cycles
Gaseous cycles
Mixed cycles
CONTI……………
4. A chemical element occurs naturally as a pure form.
It is abundant and a bright yellow crystalline when at
room temperature.
SULFUR
5. Sulfur help the functioning
of Enzymes and Proteins
because sulfur present in
the proteins like,
Methionine and Cysteine
in both plants and animals.
WHY SULFUR IS IMPORTANT ???