Energy and Life

Heterotrophs are organisms that obtain food by ______ other living things.

• producing

• consuming

• photosynthesizing

• decomposing

Fill in the blank: ADP is like a _______ that needs to be recharged.

• fully charged battery

• low battery

• solar panel

• generator

What describes the conversion of ADP to ATP?

• An input of energy as both phosphate groups detach

• A release of energy as one phosphate group detaches

• A release of energy as a third phosphate group is attached

• An input of energy to attach a third phosphate group

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Stuart is listing the changes to matter and energy that occur during the process of photosynthesis. Which of these examples should he include in his list?

• Nuclear changes that convert hydrogen and oxygen into carbon.

• Chemical changes that convert carbohydrates into smaller molecules.

• Changes that convert light energy into chemical energy stored in carbohydrates.

• Changes that convert chemical energy into heat and light.

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How do plants synthesize high-energy carbohydrates?

• Plants use carbon dioxide and energy from the sun to perform photosynthesis.

• Plants use chemical compounds to perform photosynthesis.

• Plants take compounds made by other living organisms.

• Plants use a waxy cuticle.

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Chloe is developing a model of photosynthesis. The first part of the model is shown below. Which would be the MOST useful next step for Chloe to develop the photosynthesis model further?

• Extend the lines for sunlight so that they pass through the autotroph.

• Represent a chemical reaction in the autotroph that produces high-energy carbohydrates.

• Represent a chemical reaction in the autotroph that produces high-energy proteins.

• Draw a circle to represent a heterotroph, and draw a line to connect it to the autotroph.

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A mushroom gains its energy by decomposing the tissues of dead organisms. Should mushrooms be classified as autotrophs, heterotrophs, in both groups, or in neither group, and for what reason?

• They are autotrophs because they do not eat their food, as animals do.

• They are autotrophs because decomposition is very similar to photosynthesis.

• They are heterotrophs because their food is made by other organisms.

• They are both autotrophs and heterotrophs, because they may grow in sunlight or darkness.

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How do heterotrophs and autotrophs differ in the way they obtain energy? (2 points)

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Explain how a rechargeable battery can be used as a model of ADP and ATP. (3 points)

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Which of the following best describes the process of cellular respiration?

• It converts light energy into chemical energy.

• It breaks down food molecules to release energy.

• It absorbs carbon dioxide and releases oxygen.

• It stores energy in the form of glucose.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

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