Energy and Food

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What is energy?

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Energy is the ability to do work or cause change. It exists in various forms, such as heat, light, and chemical energy.

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What is metabolism?

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Metabolism is the process by which living organisms convert food into energy.

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What are endotherms?

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Endotherms are animals that can regulate their body temperature internally, such as mammals and birds.

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What are ectotherms?

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Ectotherms are animals that depend on their environment to regulate their body temperature, such as reptiles and amphibians.

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What is a herbivore?

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A herbivore is an animal that eats only plants to obtain energy.

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What is a carnivore?

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A carnivore is an animal that eats only other animals for energy.

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What is an omnivore?

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An omnivore is an animal that eats both plants and animals for energy.

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which plants use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

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What do plants use at night for energy?

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At night, plants use stored sugar called starch for energy.

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What is the role of stomata in plants?

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Stomata are tiny openings on the leaves of plants that allow for gas exchange, including the intake of carbon dioxide and the release of oxygen.