Photosynthesis, Cellular Respiration, and Food Chains

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What is Photosynthesis?

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A process in which energy is used to make glucose.

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What organelle does Photosynthesis occur in?

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The Chloroplasts.

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What is the ultimate energy source for life on Earth?

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The Sun.

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What do Primary Consumers eat?

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Plants (producers) in a food web.

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What is a food chain?

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A sequence that shows how energy and nutrients flow from one organism to another.

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What is Cellular Respiration?

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The process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy, carbon dioxide, and water.

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What is the role of Omnivores in a food chain?

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Omnivores eat both plants and animals, helping to transfer energy through the food chain.

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What are Producers in an ecosystem?

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Organisms that produce their own food, typically through photosynthesis, like plants.

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What are Decomposers?

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

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What is the difference between a Herbivore and a Carnivore?

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Herbivores eat only plants, while Carnivores eat only other animals.