Bioenergetics

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What gas is released by plants during photosynthesis?

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Oxygen is released by plants during photosynthesis.

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What is the primary source of energy for life on Earth?

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The primary source of energy for life on Earth is sunlight.

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What is referred to as the energy currency of the cell?

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ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate) is referred to as the energy currency of the cell.

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What is an example of an AUTOTROPH?

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An example of an autotroph is an apple tree.

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Which organisms perform Photosynthesis?

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Only autotrophs perform photosynthesis.

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Define Bioenergetics.

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Bioenergetics is the study of the transformation of energy in living organisms.

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What is Photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

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What role does chlorophyll play in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll is the pigment that absorbs sunlight, allowing plants to convert light energy into chemical energy.

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What are Heterotrophs?

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Heterotrophs are organisms that cannot produce their own food and rely on consuming other organisms for energy.

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What is the equation for photosynthesis?

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The equation for photosynthesis is: 6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy → C6H12O6 + 6O2.