What is an ecosystem?
Ecosystem Dynamics and Energy Flow

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment, including both biotic (living) and abiotic (non-living) components.
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What is energy flow in an ecosystem?
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Energy flow refers to the transfer of energy from one organism to another through food chains and food webs, starting from producers to consumers and decomposers.
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What role do producers play in an ecosystem?
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Producers, such as plants and algae, convert sunlight into chemical energy through photosynthesis, forming the base of the food chain.
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What is cellular respiration?
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Cellular respiration is the process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy (ATP), carbon dioxide, and water.
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What is ATP and why is it important?
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ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is the energy currency of the cell, providing energy for various cellular processes.
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What happens to energy as it moves up trophic levels?
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As energy moves up trophic levels, it decreases due to energy loss as heat and through metabolic processes.
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What is a food chain?
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A food chain is a linear sequence that shows how energy and nutrients flow from one organism to another in an ecosystem.
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