Ecosystem
How do we define life?
They have cells, can reproduce, uses energy, and can grow and develop.
What is a food chain?
A food chain is a diagram showing energy transfer between organisms.
Which macromolecule is an enzyme usually?
Enzymes tend to be proteins.
What are macromolecules?
Macromolecules are large organic molecules.
Name the three types of consumers.
They are: herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores.
What is a trophic level?
A trophic level is a step in the food chain.
What is the function of a enzyme?
Enzymes help increase reaction rates with less energy.
What are the four types of macromolecules?
Carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids are all macromolecules.
What is a decomposer?
A decomposer is an organism that breaks down dead and decaying organisms.
How much energy is loss between the transfer of trophic levels?
90% of the energy is lost to heat.
What is pepsin, where are they found, and what pH level do they like?
Pepsin is an enzyme that breaks down protein in the stomach. Pepsin like a pH level of about 1.5 to 2.
What atoms are found in carbohydrates?
Carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen are all found in a carbohydrate.
What is an ecosystem?
An ecosystem is all living things and nonliving things in an environment.
Define food web.
Food web is an illustration showing interconnected food chains.
What is denaturing and how is it caused?
Denaturing is when an enzyme loses its shape due to high temperatures.
What is a protein?
A protein is an organic compound composed of amino acids.
What is the definition of a consumer?
A consumer requires other organisms for energy.
Who is at the bottom of the food pyramid?
Producers are found at the bottom of the food pyramid.
Which macromolecule contains carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen?
Proteins are made of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen.