Biology Mid Term

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What is photosynthesis?

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The process by which plants convert sunlight into chemical energy.

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What is a herbivore?

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An organism that primarily eats plants.

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What gas is a byproduct of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen.

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What is an enzyme?

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A catalyst that speeds up reactions.

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What causes global warming?

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The increase in greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

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What is cellular respiration?

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The process by which organisms break down glucose for energy.

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What is a carnivore?

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An organism that primarily eats other animals.

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What is a producer in an ecosystem?

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An organism that can make its own food, typically through photosynthesis.

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What is a consumer in an ecosystem?

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An organism that obtains energy by consuming other organisms.

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What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?

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They break down dead organic matter, recycling nutrients back into the soil.