digestion & photosynthesis
What do plants take in to make food?
carbon dioxide
what is glucose?
a simple sugar and a source of energy for living organisms
What are the main outputs of photosynthesis?
The main outputs of photosynthesis are glucose and oxygen.
What is an uphill process in biology?
An uphill process requires energy input to build complex molecules from simpler ones, such as during biosynthesis.
Where is the "Mona Lisa" painting on display?
The Louvre Museum (Paris)
How do animals obtain glucose for energy?
Animals obtain glucose through digestion, breaking down carbohydrates in their food.
what is biosynthesis?
a process by which living organisms produce complex molecules form simpler ones
What are the primary inputs for photosynthesis?
The primary inputs for photosynthesis are sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water.
What is a downhill process in biology?
A downhill process releases energy as complex molecules are broken down into simpler ones, such as during cellular respiration.
Who is the all-time leading NBA scorer?
LeBron James (over 41,243 points)
Why do we need digestion?
to break down food, provide energy, absorb nutrients, support growth and remove waste
How is glucose produced in plants?
It is produced during photosynthesis when plants convert sunlight, carbon dioxide and water.
What are the inputs required for cellular respiration?
glucose and oxygen
How does photosynthesis represent an uphill process?
Photosynthesis is uphill because it uses sunlight energy to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose.
In what country did the first Starbucks open outside of North America?
Japan
what is chlorophyll?
a green pigment that is responsible for absorbing light energy in plants
Why is biosynthesis important for cells?
it is essential for building cellular componets, such as proteins, and nucleic acids.
What are the outputs of cellular respiration?
carbon dioxide, water, and energy
How does cellular respiration illustrate a downhill process?
Cellular respiration is downhill because it breaks down glucose to release energy, producing carbon dioxide and water as byproducts.
What was the first animated movie to be nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars?
Beauty and the Beast
How are digestion and photosynthesis interconnected in ecosystems?
Photosynthesis helps plants make glucose and oxygen. Animals eat the plants, and their digestion releases energy. This process creates a cycle of energy flow in nature.
what role do enzymes play in biosynthesis?
Enzymes speed up the chemical reactions necessary for biosynthese, allowing cells to produce molecules efficiently.
How do inputs and outputs differ between photosynthesis and cellular respiration?
Photosynthesis uses carbon dioxide and water to produce glucose and oxygen, while cellular respiration uses glucose and oxygen to produce carbon dioxide, water, and energy.
Why are uphill and downhill processes important for energy flow in ecosystems?
Uphill processes store energy in organic compounds, while downhill processes release that energy, creating a balance that sustains life in ecosystems.
Where were the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution and the Bill of Rights stored during World War II?
Fort Knox