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    The sulphur cycle describes how sulphur moves through the biosphere. [1] Sulphur is released through volcanic eruptions, decomposition of organic matter, and weathering of rocks. [2] It is taken up by plants and microbes and incorporated into organic compounds. [3] When organisms die, sulphur is released back into the environment through decomposition and enters the tissues of decomposers.

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    The sulphur cycle describes how sulphur moves through the biosphere. [1] Sulphur is released through volcanic eruptions, decomposition of organic matter, and weathering of rocks. [2] It is taken up by plants and microbes and incorporated into organic compounds. [3] When organisms die, sulphur is released back into the environment through decomposition and enters the tissues of decomposers.

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    The sulphur cycle describes how sulphur moves through the biosphere. [1] Sulphur is released through volcanic eruptions, decomposition of organic matter, and weathering of rocks. [2] It is taken up by plants and microbes and incorporated into organic compounds. [3] When organisms die, sulphur is released back into the environment through decomposition and enters the tissues of decomposers.

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    Sulphur Cycle

    Sulphur is one of the most abundant elements on the earth. It is a yellow, brittle, tasteless, odourless non-metal. Sulphur is present in all kinds
    of proteins. Plants directly absorb sulphur-containing amino acids such as methionine, cystine, and cysteine.
    Sulphur is released into the atmosphere by the burning of fossil fuels (https://byjus.com/biology/fossil-fuel/), volcanic activities, and
    decomposition of organic molecules.
    On land, sulphur is stored in underground rocks and minerals. It is released by precipitation, weathering of rocks and geothermal vents.
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    Sulphur Cycle
    The process of sulphur cycle is explained below:
    The sulphur is released by the weathering of rocks.
    Sulphur comes in contact with air and is converted into sulphates.
    Sulphates are taken up by plants and microbes and are converted into organic forms.
    The organic form of sulphur is then consumed by the animals through their food and thus sulphur moves in the food chain.
    When the animals die some of the sulphur is released by decomposition while some enter the tissues of microbes.
    There are several natural sources such as volcanic eruptions, evaporation of water, and breakdown of organic matter in swamps, that
    release sulphur directly into the atmosphere. This sulphur falls on earth with rainfall.
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    Steps of Sulphur Cycle


    Following are the important steps of the sulphur cycle:

    Decomposition of Organic Compounds


    Protein degradation releases amino acids (https://byjus.com/biology/amino-acids/) that contain sulphur. Sulphates are reduced to H2S by the
    action of Desulfotomaculum bacteria.

    Oxidation of Hydrogen Sulphide to Elemental Sulphur


    Hydrogen sulphide oxidises to produce elemental sulphur. Certain photosynthetic bacteria from the families Chlorobiaceae and
    Chromatiaceae initiate the oxidation process.

    Oxidation of Elemental Sulphur


    Elemental sulphur present in the soil cannot be utilized directly by the plants. Therefore, it is converted into sulphates by chemolithotrophic
    bacteria.

    Reduction of Sulphates
    Sulphates are reduced to hydrogen sulphide by Desulfovibrio desulfuricans. This occurs in two steps:
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    Firstly, the sulphates are converted to sulphites utilizing ATP.
    Secondly, the reduction of sulphite to hydrogen sulphide.
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