Cycling of Matter

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What is the ultimate fate of the carbon captured by plants during photosynthesis?

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It is released into the atmosphere as carbon dioxide.

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What is the end product of photosynthesis?

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Glucose.

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What is the first step in the energy flow in ecosystems?

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Photosynthesis.

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What happens to the carbon captured by plants during photosynthesis?

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It is released into the atmosphere as carbon dioxide.

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What happens to the energy captured by plants during photosynthesis?

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It is stored as chemical energy in glucose.

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Define photosynthesis.

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The process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

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What role do plants play in the carbon cycle?

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Plants absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere during photosynthesis.

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What is glucose used for in plants?

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Glucose is used for energy and as a building block for growth.

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Explain the process of respiration in plants.

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Respiration is the process by which plants convert glucose and oxygen into energy, releasing carbon dioxide and water.

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What is the significance of decomposers in the cycling of matter?

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Decomposers break down dead organic matter, returning nutrients to the soil.

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