Unit 4- Energy and Life

Front

What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs light energy to convert it into chemical energy.

Front

Which organism receives the least amount of energy from the producer?

Back

Owl

Front

What process does the chemical formula C6H12O6 + 6O2 → 6CO2 + 6H2O + energy represent?

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Cellular Respiration

Front

What do the Laws of Conservation of Mass and Energy state about living systems?

Back

Mass and energy are neither created nor destroyed, only transformed.

Front

During cellular respiration, which molecule is primarily broken down to release energy?

Back

Glucose

Front

What is photosynthesis?

Back

Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

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What is the primary product of photosynthesis?

Back

Glucose and oxygen.

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What is cellular respiration?

Back

Cellular respiration is the process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy, carbon dioxide, and water.

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What is the significance of energy transfer in an ecosystem?

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Energy transfer is crucial for maintaining the balance of ecosystems and supporting life.

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What is a producer in an ecosystem?

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A producer is an organism that can make its own food, typically through photosynthesis.