Photosynthesis
Photosynthesis is the starting point for both the cycle of ___________ and the flow of _____________ through organisms.
Matter and Energy
also known as an autotroph
an organism that produces its own food
or "producer"
What 3 forms of cellular respiration are there?
aerobic
anaerobic
fermentation
Name 3 ways that cells work to maintain homeostasis.
repair damage
produce energy
replace proteins
eliminate waste
begins with carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
the carbon cycle
During photosynthesis a plant takes water from its roots and energy from the _____, mixed with CO2 from the air to produce ___________.
sun
glucose
Why are organisms such as plants, algae, and cyanobacteria considered producers?
They make their own food
the slow combustion of fuels within an organism's cells
What is cellular respiration?
homeostasis is the process of maintaining a _________ _____________ _____________
stable internal environment
list in order step 2 and 3 in the carbon cycle
photosynthesis
eaten by animals / turned to fossilized plants
The flow of ___________ begins as sunlight, which is used to power the process of photosynthesis.
energy
Animals that eat other animals
secondary consumers
bacteria and yeast use this process (only) for energy
What is fermentation?
essential for keeping the correct balance of nutrients and ions
homeostasis
done by the cells
How does the final byproduct in the carbon cycle get produced?
And what is this byproduct called?
animals exhale CO2
and its called internal respiration