Metabolism

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What are heterotrophs?

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Organisms that must consume (eat) their energy; they cannot produce their own food.

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What are autotrophs?

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Organisms that can create their own energy, typically through photosynthesis or chemosynthesis.

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What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers, such as plants, 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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A metabolic process that breaks down sugar to produce energy (ATP) for cellular functions.

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What is the equation for cellular respiration?

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O2 + Sugar → water + CO2 + ATP.

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What is photosynthesis?

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The process by which autotrophs convert sunlight, water, and CO2 into glucose and oxygen.

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What is the difference between autotrophs and heterotrophs?

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Autotrophs produce their own energy, while heterotrophs consume other organisms for energy.

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What are decomposers?

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Organisms that break down dead organic material, recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.

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What is the significance of ATP in metabolism?

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ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is the primary energy carrier in cells, used for various cellular processes.

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What is the role of enzymes in metabolic processes?

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Enzymes are catalysts that speed up chemical reactions in metabolism without being consumed.