NC EOC Biology Review: Ecosystems 25-47

Front

What process releases CO₂ into the atmosphere?

Back

Cellular Respiration

Front

What process brings CO₂ back to land from the atmosphere?

Back

Photosynthesis

Front

What gas is released by plants during photosynthesis?

Back

O₂

Front

What is the process of breaking down glucose in the presence of oxygen called?

Back

Aerobic Respiration

Front

Where does aerobic respiration take place in the cell?

Back

Mitochondria

Front

How much energy is transferred to the next trophic level?

Back

10% of energy

Front

What percentage of energy is eliminated as waste heat?

Back

90% of energy

Front

What do autotrophs use to produce glucose?

Back

CO₂

Front

What is the primary function of photosynthesis?

Back

To convert light energy into chemical energy (glucose).

Front

What is the difference between aerobic and anaerobic respiration?

Back

Aerobic respiration requires oxygen; anaerobic does not.