Bioenergetics Flashcard

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What is photosynthesis?

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A process that transforms light energy from the sun into chemical energy in the form of glucose.

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What does photosynthesis create that is essential for life on Earth?

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Oxygen.

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What are the raw materials used by plants in photosynthesis to create glucose?

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Sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water.

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Which sphere of the carbon cycle is represented by all water?

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Hydrosphere.

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What ways do humans contribute to the CO2 in the atmosphere during the Carbon Cycle?

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Respiration and fossil fuel emissions.

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What is the role of sunlight in photosynthesis?

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Sunlight provides the energy needed for the process of photosynthesis.

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What is glucose and why is it important for plants?

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Glucose is a sugar that serves as an energy source for plants and is essential for growth.

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What is the carbon cycle?

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The carbon cycle is the process by which carbon is exchanged among the atmosphere, land, water, and living organisms.

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What is the difference between the biosphere and the geosphere?

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The biosphere includes all living organisms, while the geosphere refers to the Earth's solid surface and interior.

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How do plants contribute to the carbon cycle?

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Plants absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere during photosynthesis.