Photosynthesis and Energy flow in a Food Chain/Web Flashcard

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants, algae, and some bacteria convert light energy, usually from the sun, into chemical energy in the form of glucose, using carbon dioxide and water.

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What is the main product of photosynthesis?

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The main product of photosynthesis is glucose, which serves as an energy source for plants and other organisms.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll is a green pigment found in plants that absorbs light energy, primarily from the sun, which is essential for the process of photosynthesis.

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What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

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The two main stages of photosynthesis are the light-dependent reactions and the light-independent reactions (Calvin cycle).

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What is ATP and its role in photosynthesis?

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ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is the energy carrier molecule produced during the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis, providing energy for various cellular processes.

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What are decomposers?

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Decomposers are organisms, such as bacteria and fungi, that break down dead organic matter, recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.

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What is a food chain?

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A food chain is a linear sequence that shows how energy and nutrients flow from one organism to another in an ecosystem.

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What is a food web?

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A food web is a complex network of interconnected food chains that illustrates how different organisms in an ecosystem are related through feeding relationships.

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What is a primary consumer?

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A primary consumer is an organism that eats primary producers (plants) to obtain energy, such as herbivores.

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What is a secondary consumer?

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A secondary consumer is an organism that eats primary consumers to obtain energy, such as carnivores.