Unit 3 Chapter 10 Chemical Energy and ATP

Why are nutrients important?

• They provide structure to cells.

• They are a source of energy.

• They help in photosynthesis.

• They are not important.

What is metabolism?

• The process of breathing.

• The process of converting food into energy.

• The process of photosynthesis.

• The process of digestion.

What is the most important organic compound produced in an organism?

• Water

• Glucose

• Oxygen

• Carbon dioxide

What is the process of photosynthesis?

• Conversion of glucose into energy.

• Conversion of sunlight into chemical energy.

• Conversion of water into oxygen.

• Conversion of carbon dioxide into glucose.

What organisms undergo photosynthesis?

• Animals

• Fungi

• Plants

• Bacteria

What are autotrophs?

• Organisms that consume other organisms.

• Organisms that produce their own food.

• Organisms that decompose organic material.

• Organisms that rely on sunlight.

What are heterotrophs?

• Organisms that produce their own food.

• Organisms that consume other organisms.

• Organisms that undergo photosynthesis.

• Organisms that live in water.

What are a few organisms that are considered heterotrophs?

• Plants, Fungi, and Bacteria

• Algae, Fungi, and Plants

• Animals, Fungi, and most bacteria

• Bacteria, Viruses, and Animals

What is the process by which glucose is converted into energy?

• Photosynthesis

• Cellular Respiration

• Fermentation

• Digestion

An organisms ability to function is tied to the amount of ______ it has.