Amplify-Matter and Energy in Ecosystems Vocabulary

What is a decomposer?

• An organism that gets energy storage molecules by breaking down dead matter.

• A type of plant that produces its own food through photosynthesis.

• A consumer that feeds on living organisms for energy.

• A microorganism that causes diseases in plants and animals.

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Where does cellular respiration occur in a cell?

• In the mitochondrion.

• In the nucleus.

• In the cytoplasm.

• In the endoplasmic reticulum.

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What is cellular respiration?

• The process by which plants convert sunlight into energy.

• The chemical reaction between oxygen and glucose that releases energy.

• The breakdown of proteins into amino acids.

• The process of photosynthesis in animals.

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What are energy storage molecules?

• Molecules that store energy for use by organisms, such as glucose.

• Molecules that transport oxygen in the blood.

• Molecules that catalyze biochemical reactions.

• Molecules that provide structural support to cells.

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What is photosynthesis?

• The process by which plants use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

• A method used by animals to breathe and obtain energy.

• The way in which plants absorb nutrients from the soil.

• A chemical reaction that occurs only in the dark.

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What type of atom is found in carbon dioxide and energy storage molecules?

• Oxygen

• Hydrogen

• Carbon

• Nitrogen

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What is the difference between biotic and abiotic factors?

• Biotic factors are nonliving components of an ecosystem, while abiotic factors are living components.

• Biotic factors are the physical environment, while abiotic factors are the organisms within it.

• Biotic factors are living components of an ecosystem, while abiotic factors are nonliving components.

• Biotic factors are the interactions between species, while abiotic factors are the climate conditions.

What is the term for matter that makes up the nonliving parts of an ecosystem, such as air and water?

• Biotic

• Abiotic

• Organic

• Inorganic

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What is a producer?

• An organism that can make its own food through photosynthesis.

• An organism that consumes other organisms for energy.

• An organism that decomposes organic material.

• An organism that relies on external sources for food.

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What is a primary consumer?

• An organism that eats producers (plants) for energy.

• An organism that produces its own food through photosynthesis.

• An organism that decomposes dead matter for nutrients.

• An organism that feeds on primary consumers.

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