8.1 How Organisms Obtain Energy

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All cellular activities require this.

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energy

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This is defined as “The ability to do work.”

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energy

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This is the study of the flow and transformation of energy in the universe.

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thermodynamics

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The first law of thermodynamics is this.

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the law of conservation of energy

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This states that energy can be converted from one form to another, but it cannot be created nor destroyed.

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law of conservation of energy

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This states that energy cannot be converted without the loss of usable energy.

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second law of thermodynamics

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When energy is converted, the energy that is lost is generally converted to this.

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thermal energy

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Directly or indirectly, nearly all the energy for life comes from this.

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sun, the sun

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These can be classified based on how they get the energy they need to live.

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organisms, organism

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What is the name for organisms that make their own food?

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autotrophs