LS1C - Matter and Energy Flow in Organisms

Paul Anderson explains the flow of matter and energy in organisms, emphasizing the importance of photosynthesis and cellular respiration. He discusses the basic needs of plants and animals, highlighting how energy from the sun is stored in plants and transferred through food chains. The video covers the recycling of matter and the one-way flow of energy, ultimately becoming heat. Key processes like photosynthesis and cellular respiration are introduced, with a focus on their roles in energy storage and release.

What role do minerals from the soil and air play in the survival of plants?

Describe the flow of energy from the sun to living organisms.

How is matter recycled on our planet according to the text?