Living Environment - Nutrient Cycling Flashcards
1
Q
photosynthesis
A
the process by which green plants make thier own food
2
Q
respiration
A
the process an organism uses to release energy from food
3
Q
photosynthesis
word equation
A
CO2 + water ––(light & chlorophyll)––> glucose + oxygen
4
Q
respiraton
word equation
A
glucose + oxygen –––> cellular energy + CO2 + water
5
Q
importance of nutrient cycling
A
to allow there to be nutrients available for other organisms when an organism dies
6
Q
what are the two nutrient cycles
A
- carbon cycle
- nitrogen cycle
