Metabolism

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What are autotrophs/producers?

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Organisms that can create their own energy through processes like photosynthesis.

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How do autotrophs/producers contribute to the carbon cycle?

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They take in carbon dioxide and use it to make sugar.

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What is the equation for photosynthesis?

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water + CO2 + sunlight ---> O2 + Sugar.

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What type of organisms can create their own energy?

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Autotrophs / producers.

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What is the equation for cellular respiration?

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O2 + Sugar ---> water + CO2 + ATP.

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How do heterotrophs/consumers contribute to the carbon cycle?

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They consume the sugar from plants and exhale carbon dioxide.

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What is cellular respiration?

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The process by which organisms convert sugar and oxygen into energy, carbon dioxide, and water.

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What role do decomposers play in the carbon cycle?

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They break down dead organic matter, returning carbon to the soil and atmosphere.

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What is the difference between autotrophs and heterotrophs?

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Autotrophs produce their own food, while heterotrophs consume other organisms for energy.

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What is the significance of ATP in metabolism?

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ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is the energy currency of the cell, used in various metabolic processes.