Let's review. Decomposition reactions are a type of chemical reaction that involves breaking down a compound into smaller compounds or individual elements. These reactions often involve an input of energy in the form of heat, light, or electricity to break down the compounds.
Quick Answer. An enriched media in microbiology is one that has been supplemented by nutrient-rich materials such as blood or serum. It is used when the growth of specific organisms is desired. The media is supplemented with the nutrients that the organism needs. Continue Reading.
1 Generation microbiology: The study of those microorganisms that have the same characters as their parents. 2  Systems microbiology: A discipline bridging systems biology and microbiology.  Molecular microbiology: The study of the molecular principles of the physiological processes in microorganisms.