Matter and Energy in Ecosystems

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What process do trees use to convert sunlight into energy?

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Photosynthesis.

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What do trees take in from the air to make energy storage molecules?

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Carbon dioxide.

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What is the main energy source for photosynthesis?

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The sun.

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What gas is produced as a byproduct of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen.

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What are the four types of energy storage molecules?

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Fat, Glucose, Glycogen, Starch.

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What elements are found in energy storage molecules?

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Carbon, Oxygen, Hydrogen.

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What is the role of glucose in plants?

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It serves as an energy storage molecule.

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How do plants release oxygen into the atmosphere?

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Through the process of photosynthesis.

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What is the significance of energy storage molecules in ecosystems?

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They provide energy for organisms in the food chain.

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What happens to energy storage molecules during cellular respiration?

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They are broken down to release energy.