Energy, Producers, and Consumers Flashcardizz

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What is a scavenger?

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A scavenger is an organism that feeds on dead animals and organic waste.

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What is the primary source of energy for most common producers?

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The primary source of energy for most common producers is the Sun.

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Where does cellular respiration occur in the cell?

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Cellular respiration occurs in the mitochondria.

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What do primary producers assemble inorganic compounds into?

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Primary producers assemble inorganic compounds into complex organic compounds.

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What process do most common producers use to utilize solar energy?

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Most common producers use photosynthesis to utilize solar energy.

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Define producers in an ecosystem.

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Producers are organisms that create their own food, typically through photosynthesis, and form the base of the food chain.

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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.

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What is the role of consumers in an ecosystem?

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Consumers are organisms that obtain energy by feeding on other organisms, including plants and animals.

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Differentiate between herbivores and carnivores.

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Herbivores are animals that eat plants, while carnivores are animals that eat other animals.

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What is a detritivore?

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A detritivore is an organism that feeds on dead organic material, breaking it down into smaller particles.