9.1 Energy and Life

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Organisms that make their own food are called

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autotrophs

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What is the function of ATP in living things?

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provides energy for cells

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Where is the energy stored in ATP molecules?

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In the Phosphate bonds

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Energy is defined as the ability to

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do work

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What is the difference between ATP and ADP?

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ATP has three phosphates; ADP has two.

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What are heterotrophs?

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Organisms that cannot make their own food and rely on other organisms for energy.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs light energy, which is used to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose.

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What is cellular respiration?

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The process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy, carbon dioxide, and water.

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What is the chemical equation for photosynthesis?

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6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy → C6H12O6 + 6O2

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What is the primary energy currency of the cell?

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ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate)