Energy Use & Photosynthesis Review

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What type of organism makes its own food?

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Autotroph

Front

Plants need ________ from the air for photosynthesis.

Back

Carbon dioxide

Front

What are humans?

Back

Heterotrophs

Front

Cellular Respiration is an aerobic process which means it requires Oxygen. True or False?

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True

Front

Why are plants usually green?

Back

Because the chlorophyll reflects green light.

Front

What is photosynthesis?

Back

The process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

Front

What is the primary pigment involved in photosynthesis?

Back

Chlorophyll

Front

What do heterotrophs rely on for energy?

Back

Other organisms (plants or animals) for food.

Front

What gas do plants release during photosynthesis?

Back

Oxygen

Front

What is the main purpose of cellular respiration?

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To convert glucose into usable energy (ATP) for the cell.