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Which of the following is a fundamental property of all living organisms?
Which of the following is a fundamental property of all living organisms?
What do modern organisms do with energy?
What do modern organisms do with energy?
What do photosynthetic organisms transduce light energy into?
What do photosynthetic organisms transduce light energy into?
What is an example of a biological work performed by living cells?
What is an example of a biological work performed by living cells?
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Which of the following is NOT a transduction of energy carried out by modern organisms?
Which of the following is NOT a transduction of energy carried out by modern organisms?
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Study Notes
Fundamental Property of Living Organisms
- All living organisms are composed of one or more cells.
Energy Usage by Modern Organisms
- Modern organisms utilize energy for various biological processes.
- Energy is captured and transformed, often through chemical reactions, to fuel life.
Photosynthesis
- Photosynthetic organisms convert light energy into chemical energy stored in bonds of organic molecules.
- This process, photosynthesis, powers many ecosystems.
Biological Work
- Transporting molecules across cell membranes is an example of biological work performed by cells.
- This process requires energy and contributes to cell function and survival.
Energy Transduction
- Transduction of energy is a fundamental process in living systems.
- Modern organisms harness energy from various sources, including sunlight, chemical compounds, and food.
- This process commonly involves conversion between different forms of energy, such as light to chemical or chemical to mechanical.
- The conversion of sound energy into electrical signals in the nervous system is an example.
- The transformation of electrical signals into mechanical movement in muscles is another example.
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Test your knowledge about bioenergetics in biochemistry with this quiz! Explore the concepts of energy utilization, thermodynamics, and cellular metabolism. Challenge yourself to understand how living cells and organisms harness and utilize energy to perform essential functions.
