Matter, Cycling, and Photosynthesis Vocab Review

What are fats characterized by?

• Solubility in water

• Solubility in non-polar solvents

• Being a type of protein

• Being a type of carbohydrate

What is the process by which plants release water vapor into the atmosphere?

• Photosynthesis

• Respiration

• Transpiration

• Evaporation

What is the primary function of chloroplasts in plant cells?

• Respiration

• Photosynthesis

• Digestion

• Protein synthesis

What is a system in the context of interacting elements?

• A single element

• A random collection of items

• A collection of interacting elements forming a unified whole

• A type of plant cell

What are inputs in a system or process?

• The final product

• The data, resources, or stimuli received

• The waste produced

• The energy lost

What type of organic compounds are carbohydrates?

• Nitrogenous

• Lipids

• Organic compounds with sugars

• Proteins

What is the main function of chlorophyll in chloroplasts?

• Water absorption

• Light absorption for photosynthesis

• Oxygen production

• Carbon dioxide absorption

What is energy defined as?

• The ability to do work or produce change

• The ability to occupy space

• The ability to reflect light

• The ability to absorb heat

What process converts food molecules into energy in cells?

• Photosynthesis

• Fermentation

• Cellular Respiration

• Digestion

What are the waste products of cellular respiration?

• Oxygen and glucose

• Carbon dioxide and water

• Nitrogen and methane

• Hydrogen and oxygen