Unit 5 Review- Energy and Life

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What is the primary source of energy for most ecosystems?

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The Sun is the primary source of energy for most ecosystems.

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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 cellular respiration?

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Cellular respiration is the process by which cells break down glucose and other organic molecules to release energy.

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What role does chlorophyll play in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs light energy to convert it into chemical energy.

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What is the equation for photosynthesis?

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

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What is the main product of photosynthesis?

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The main product of photosynthesis is glucose.

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What is the main reactant in cellular respiration?

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The main reactant in cellular respiration is glucose.

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What are the byproducts of cellular respiration?

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The byproducts of cellular respiration are carbon dioxide and water.

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How does energy flow through an ecosystem?

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Energy flows through an ecosystem from producers to consumers and then to decomposers.

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What is a food chain?

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A food chain is a linear sequence of organisms through which nutrients and energy pass as one organism eats another.

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