Atotrophs, heterotrophs and Energy.

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What is the main chemical compound cells use for energy?

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Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP)

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Why do cells contain only a small amount of ATP?

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ATP cannot store large amounts of energy for a long time.

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What type of energy do all cells use?

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Chemical energy.

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What is the key to ATP's ability to store and supply energy?

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Phosphate groups.

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What process do plants use to convert carbon dioxide and water into oxygen and carbohydrates?

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Photosynthesis.

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What are autotrophs?

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Organisms that produce their own food using sunlight or chemical energy.

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What are heterotrophs?

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Organisms that cannot produce their own food and must consume other organisms for energy.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs sunlight, which is essential for the photosynthesis process.

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What is chemosynthesis?

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A process by which certain organisms convert chemical energy from inorganic molecules into organic matter.

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What is the difference between autotrophs and heterotrophs?

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Autotrophs produce their own food, while heterotrophs rely on consuming other organisms.