Photosynthesis

Question 1

What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis

Answer 1

Green pigment in most plants, helps plans make food through photosynthesis, absorbs energy from light waves that convert to chemical energy.

Question 2

Equation for photosynthesis/cellular respiration

Answer 2

C6H12O6+6O2→6CO2+6H2O
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Question 3

How does the process contribute to the cycling of energy and matter in ecosystem

Answer 3

Provides energy for nearly all ecosystems

Question 4

Define and describe parasitism

Answer 4

A close relationship between species, where one organism causes harm to their host organism
Ticks on dog

Question 5

Define and describe mutualism

Answer 5

Interaction between two or more species where each species benefit
Clownfish and anemones

Question 6

Define and describe commensalism

Answer 6

Relationship between individuals of two species where one species obtains food or other benefits from the other, without harming or benefiting the latter
Whale with barnacles

Question 7

Decomposers

Answer 7

break down dead organisms into smaller particles and create new compounds

simpler inorganic materials, making nutrients available to primary producers.

Question 8

Dretitivores

Answer 8

break-down and feed on dead and decaying organic material, recycling it back into the ecosystem as energy and nutrients for primary producers to use again.