Ecosystems and P and CR Review!!

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants, algae, and some bacteria convert sunlight into chemical energy in the form of glucose, using carbon dioxide and water.

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What is the primary product of photosynthesis?

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Glucose.

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What organisms perform photosynthesis?

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Plants, algae, and some bacteria.

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What is the chemical equation for photosynthesis?

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Sunlight + Water + Carbon Dioxide --> Glucose + Oxygen.

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What is respiration in plants?

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Respiration is the process by which plants convert glucose and oxygen into energy, releasing carbon dioxide and water as byproducts.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll is the green pigment in plants that absorbs sunlight, allowing photosynthesis to occur.

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What is the difference between producers and consumers in an ecosystem?

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Producers (like plants) create their own food through photosynthesis, while consumers (like animals) obtain energy by eating other organisms.

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What is a food chain?

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A food chain is a linear sequence that shows how energy and nutrients flow from one organism to another in an ecosystem.

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What is a food web?

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A food web is a complex network of interconnected food chains in an ecosystem, showing how different organisms are related through feeding relationships.

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What is the significance of decomposers in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organic matter, recycling nutrients back into the soil and supporting plant growth.

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