Unit 5- Energy and Life

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What is the process by which plants convert sunlight into energy?

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Photosynthesis

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What is the primary source of energy for all organisms on Earth?

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The Sun

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What molecule is primarily broken down during cellular respiration to release energy?

Back

Glucose

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What is the difference between a scientific theory and a scientific law?

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A theory explains why phenomena occur, while a law describes how they occur; for example, the theory of evolution and the law of gravity.

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What is the largest group of organisms found in a food web?

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Producers

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What is the chemical equation for cellular respiration?

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C6H12O6 + 6O2 → 6CO2 + 6H2O + Energy

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What role do producers play in an ecosystem?

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Producers convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis, forming the base of the food web.

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What is cellular respiration?

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The process by which cells break down glucose and oxygen to produce energy, carbon dioxide, and water.

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What are primary consumers?

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Organisms that eat producers; they are the second level in a food web.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs sunlight, which is essential for the process of photosynthesis.