Bioenergetics

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What is bioenergetics?

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Bioenergetics is the study of the transformation of energy in living organisms, focusing on how energy is produced, stored, and utilized for biological processes.

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What is ATP?

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ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is a molecule that carries energy within cells, serving as the primary energy currency for cellular functions.

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True or False: All forms of life use ATP Energy for cellular functions.

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True

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What is an autotroph?

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An autotroph is an organism that produces its own food from inorganic substances, typically through photosynthesis or chemosynthesis.

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Give an example of an autotroph.

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Appletree.

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

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Sunlight.

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What does chlorophyll do?

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Chlorophyll captures the energy of sunlight, which is essential for photosynthesis.

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What is the difference between aerobic and anaerobic respiration?

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Aerobic respiration requires oxygen, while anaerobic respiration occurs without oxygen.

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What is the role of sunlight in bioenergetics?

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Sunlight provides the energy needed for photosynthesis, allowing autotrophs to convert light energy into chemical energy.

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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.