Biology Chapter on Autotrophs and Digestion
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Which of the following statements about autotrophs is incorrect?

  • They synthesise carbohydrates from carbon dioxide and water in the presence of sunlight and chlorophyll
  • They store carbohydrates in the form of starch
  • They constitute the first trophic level in food chains
  • They convert carbon dioxide and water into carbohydrates in the absence of sunlight (correct)
  • Heterotrophs are capable of synthesizing their own food.

    False (B)

    What substance protects the inner lining of the stomach from hydrochloric acid?

    Mucus

    The first part of the human alimentary canal is the ______.

    <p>Mouth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which group of organisms is food material broken down outside the body and absorbed?

    <p>Yeast, mushroom, bread mould (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following components of the human digestive system with their functions:

    <p>Mouth = Initial food breakdown Stomach = Protein digestion Small intestine = Nutrient absorption Large intestine = Water absorption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If salivary amylase is lacking in the saliva, starch will continue to break down into sugars.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the alimentary canal receives bile from the liver?

    <p>Small intestine (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What indicates that rice water contains starch?

    <p>It turns blue-black with iodine solution (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which part of the alimentary canal is food finally digested?

    <p>Small intestine (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Trypsin digests fats and lipase digests carbohydrates.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to lime water when carbon dioxide is blown into it?

    <p>It turns milky.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The correct equation for anaerobic respiration in yeast is glucose converts to ______ and ______.

    <p>ethanol, carbon dioxide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the correct sequence for aerobic respiration?

    <p>Glucose → Pyruvate → CO2 + H2O + Energy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the process of respiration with its products:

    <p>Anaerobic Respiration = Ethanol + CO2 Aerobic Respiration = CO2 + H2O + Energy Fermentation = Lactic Acid Cellular Respiration = Energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Aerobic respiration occurs without the presence of oxygen.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following aquatic animals exhibit single circulation?

    <p>Hippocampus, Exocoetus, Anabas (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which group does the heart not pump oxygenated blood to different parts of the body?

    <p>Pisces and amphibians (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Arteries have thin walls with valves inside.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the filtration units of kidneys called?

    <p>nephrons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Oxygen liberated during photosynthesis comes from which source?

    <p>Water (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The blood leaving the tissues becomes richer in ______.

    <p>carbon dioxide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Organisms must repair and maintain their structure.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the internal energy reserves in autotrophs with their types:

    <p>Glycogen = Internal energy reserve in animals Starch = Internal energy reserve in plants Protein = Building block of cells Fatty acid = Source of energy and building blocks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about gas exchange in the alveoli is true?

    <p>Oxygen diffuses from alveolar air into blood (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Haemoglobin has a greater affinity for oxygen than carbon dioxide.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What structure in the lungs increases the surface area for gas exchange?

    <p>Alveoli</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During inhalation, air passes through the ______ before reaching the lungs.

    <p>trachea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which is the correct sequence of air passage during inhalation?

    <p>Nostrils → pharynx → larynx → trachea → alveoli (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the parts of the heart with their functions:

    <p>Left atrium = Receives oxygenated blood Right atrium = Receives deoxygenated blood Left ventricle = Pumps oxygenated blood to the body Right ventricle = Pumps deoxygenated blood to the lungs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The valves in the heart prevent backflow of blood during contraction.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During respiration, gases are exchanged primarily in which part of the respiratory system?

    <p>Alveoli of the lungs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which equation best summarizes the process of photosynthesis?

    <p>6CO2 + 12H2O + Chlorophyll + Sunlight → C6H12O6 + 6O2 + 6H2O (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Reduction of carbon dioxide to carbohydrates occurs during photosynthesis.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do guard cells regulate in relation to stomatal pores?

    <p>opening and closing of the stomatal pore</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Most plants absorb nitrogen primarily in the form of __________.

    <p>nitrates and nitrites</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which enzyme is the first to mix with food in the digestive tract?

    <p>Amylase (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following fermentation statements with their correct descriptions:

    <p>Pyruvate to ethanol = Occurs in yeast during fermentation Aerobic fermentation = Takes place with oxygen present Anaerobic respiration = Fermentation without oxygen Mitochondrial fermentation = Occurs in yeast</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Lack of oxygen in muscles leads to the conversion of pyruvate into glucose, causing cramps.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Choose the correct path of urine flow in the body.

    <p>kidney → ureters → urinary bladder → urethra (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of bile in the digestive process?

    <p>Emulsification of fats (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The absence of mucus secreted by gastric glands can lead to damage of the stomach lining.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes the movement of food inside the alimentary canal?

    <p>Peristalsis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The main process where plants convert sunlight into energy is called ______.

    <p>photosynthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the types of nutrition with their corresponding examples:

    <p>Autotrophic nutrition = Green plant Heterotrophic nutrition = Deer Parasitic nutrition = Leech Digestion in food vacuoles = Paramecium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the rate of breathing in aquatic organisms generally faster than in terrestrial organisms?

    <p>Oxygen is less available in water (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The energy currency of living organisms is glucose.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the advantage of having a four-chambered heart?

    <p>It allows for separation of oxygenated and deoxygenated blood.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    What are autotrophs?

    Organisms that can create their own food using sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide. They are the foundation of food chains.

    What are heterotrophs?

    Organisms that obtain their food by consuming other organisms. They can't make their own food.

    What is digestion?

    The process of breaking down food into smaller, simpler molecules that can be absorbed by the body. Digestion can happen inside or outside the organism.

    What is absorption?

    The process of taking in nutrients from digested food into the bloodstream.

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    What is the order of the human digestive system?

    The order in which food travels through the human digestive system: mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine.

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    What is salivary amylase?

    An enzyme found in saliva that breaks down starch (carbohydrates) into simpler sugars.

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    What protects the stomach lining from acid?

    A protective layer in the stomach that prevents the acidic environment from damaging the stomach lining.

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    What is bile?

    A fluid produced by the liver that helps in the digestion of fats in the small intestine.

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    What does a blue-black color after adding iodine solution indicate?

    Iodine solution turns blue-black in the presence of starch.

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    Where is food finally digested and absorbed?

    The small intestine is where the final breakdown of food occurs, absorbing nutrients into the bloodstream.

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    What does pancreatic juice do?

    Pancreatic juice contains enzymes like trypsin (breaks down proteins) and lipase (breaks down fats).

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    What causes limewater to turn milky?

    Carbon dioxide reacts with limewater, making it milky.

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    What are the products of anaerobic respiration in yeast?

    Anaerobic respiration in yeast produces ethanol (alcohol) and carbon dioxide.

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    What happens during aerobic respiration?

    Aerobic respiration uses glucose (sugar) to produce carbon dioxide, water, and energy.

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    What is anaerobic respiration?

    Anaerobic respiration occurs in the absence of oxygen. This process is less efficient than aerobic respiration and produces less energy.

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    How is aerobic respiration different from anaerobic respiration?

    Aerobic respiration is more efficient and produces more energy than anaerobic respiration.

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    Inhale

    During inhalation, the ribs expand outward, and the diaphragm contracts downward, increasing the volume of the chest cavity.

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    Inhalation

    The process of air entering the lungs is called inhalation, and air leaving the lungs is exhalation.

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    Gas exchange

    In the alveoli, tiny air sacs in the lungs, oxygen passes from the inhaled air into the blood, and carbon dioxide moves from the blood into the alveoli to be exhaled.

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    Heart function

    The heart is a vital organ that pumps blood through the circulatory system, delivering oxygen and nutrients and removing waste products.

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    Left side of the heart

    The left atrium receives oxygenated blood from the lungs, and the left ventricle pumps this oxygenated blood to the rest of the body.

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    Right side of the heart

    The right atrium receives deoxygenated blood from the body, and the right ventricle pumps this deoxygenated blood to the lungs to pick up oxygen.

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    Heart valves

    Valves within the heart prevent backflow of blood, ensuring that blood flows in the correct direction during each heartbeat.

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    Air passage during inhalation

    The sequence of air passage during inhalation: Nostrils → pharynx → larynx → trachea → bronchi → alveoli.

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    Single Circulation

    In single circulation, blood passes through the heart only once during a complete cycle of blood flow throughout the body. This type of circulation is found in some fish.

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    Double Circulation

    In double circulation, blood goes through the heart twice in one complete cycle of blood flow. First, it goes to the lungs to pick up oxygen, then back to the heart, and finally to the rest of the body.

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    Oxygenated Blood

    Oxygenated blood is blood that has picked up oxygen from the lungs.

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    Deoxygenated Blood

    Deoxygenated blood is blood that has dropped off oxygen to the body's cells and picked up carbon dioxide. This blood needs to go back to the lungs to get rid of the CO2 and get more oxygen.

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    Heart and its Chambers

    The heart is a muscular organ that pumps blood throughout the body. It has four chambers: two atria and two ventricles. The atria receive blood from the body and lungs, while the ventricles pump blood to the lungs and body respectively.

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    Arteries

    Arteries are blood vessels that carry oxygenated blood away from the heart to the body's tissues. They have thick, elastic walls to handle the high pressure of blood flow.

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    Veins

    Veins are blood vessels that carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart from the body's tissues. They usually have thinner walls than arteries and have valves to prevent blood from flowing backward.

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    Capillaries

    Capillaries are tiny blood vessels that connect arteries and veins. They allow the exchange of oxygen, nutrients, and waste products between blood and tissue.

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    What is photosynthesis?

    The process by which plants use sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water to create their own food (glucose) and release oxygen as a byproduct.

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    What is the equation for photosynthesis?

    The equation that summarizes photosynthesis is 6CO2 + 12H2O + Sunlight + Chlorophyll → C6H12O6 + 6O2 + 6H2O. This shows carbon dioxide and water reacting in the presence of sunlight and chlorophyll to produce glucose, oxygen, and water.

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    What controls the opening and closing of stomata?

    The opening and closing of stomata (pores on leaves) are primarily controlled by the amount of water present in the guard cells surrounding the stomata.

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    How do plants absorb nitrogen?

    Most plants absorb nitrogen in the form of nitrates and nitrites, which are readily available in the soil.

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    What is the first enzyme in digestion?

    The first enzyme to mix with food in the digestive tract is salivary amylase, found in saliva. Its role is to break down starches into simpler sugars.

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    What is fermentation?

    Fermentation is a form of anaerobic respiration (occurs without oxygen). In this process, pyruvate (a product of glucose breakdown) is converted into ethanol and carbon dioxide by yeast.

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    Why do muscles cramp during exercise?

    When muscles lack oxygen, pyruvate is converted into lactic acid. This buildup can cause muscle cramps, especially during strenuous activities.

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    What is the path of urine in the body?

    The correct path of urine in the human body is: kidney → ureters → urinary bladder → urethra.

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    What is the significance of fat emulsification?

    It helps in the breakdown of large fat globules into smaller droplets, increasing their surface area for digestion by enzymes.

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    What causes food movement in the digestive system?

    Peristalsis, a series of rhythmic muscle contractions, propels food through the digestive tract.

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    Why is the small intestine the main absorption site?

    The small intestine has a large surface area due to villi and microvilli, which aids in efficient absorption of digested nutrients.

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    What do cuscuta, ticks, and leeches have in common?

    Cuscuta, ticks, and leeches are all parasites. They obtain their food from a host organism.

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    What is the role of the mouth in digestion?

    The mouth begins the breakdown of food with mechanical chewing and the chemical action of salivary amylase, which breaks down starches.

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    What are the functions of gastric glands?

    Gastric glands in the stomach produce enzymes like pepsin for protein digestion, mucus to protect the stomach lining, and hydrochloric acid for activating pepsin.

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    Why is blood circulation in humans considered double circulation?

    The heart pumps blood twice through the circulatory system in one complete cycle, passing through both the lungs and the body. This ensures efficient oxygenation of the blood.

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    What is the advantage of a four-chambered heart?

    A four-chambered heart allows for complete separation of oxygenated and deoxygenated blood, maximizing the efficiency of oxygen delivery to the body.

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    Study Notes

    Life Processes - Multiple Choice Questions

    • Autotrophs: Autotrophs synthesize carbohydrates from carbon dioxide and water in the presence of sunlight and chlorophyll. They store carbohydrates as starch and constitute the first trophic level in food chains. They do not produce carbohydrates in the absence of sunlight.

    • External Digestion: Some organisms break down food material outside the body before absorption. Examples include mushrooms, yeast, and bread mold.

    • Heterotrophs: Heterotrophs cannot synthesize their own food and rely on other organisms for their energy needs.

    • Alimentary Canal (Human): The correct sequence of parts in the human alimentary canal is mouth → oesophagus → stomach → small intestine → large intestine.

    Life Processes - Multiple Choice Questions (Page 2)

    • Salivary Amylase: Salivary amylase is responsible for breaking down starch into sugars in the mouth. Deficiency of this enzyme affects this process.

    • Stomach Lining Protection: The inner lining of the stomach is protected from the acidic digestive juices by mucus.

    • Bile and Small Intestine: Bile, produced by the liver, is delivered to the small intestine, where it aids in fat digestion.

    • Rice Water and Iodine: Adding iodine solution to rice water results in a blue-black color, indicating the presence of starch.

    • Final Digestion: The small intestine is the primary site for the final digestion of food.

    Life Processes - Multiple Choice Questions (Page 3)

    • Anaerobic Respiration (Yeast): The process of anaerobic respiration in yeast involves glucose converting to pyruvate in the cytoplasm, then pyruvate to ethanol and carbon dioxide.

    • Aerobic Respiration: In aerobic respiration, glucose is converted to pyruvate in the cytoplasm, and the resulting pyruvate is further oxidized in the mitochondria to carbon dioxide and water, releasing energy.

    • Respiration and Inhalation/Exhalation: During inhalation, the ribs move outwards and the diaphragm moves downwards creating a vacuum for air to be drawn in. Oxygen diffuses from alveoli into blood and carbon dioxide from blood into alveoli. Alveoli increase surface area for gas exchange.

    • Inhalation Pathway: The correct pathway for inhalation is nostrils → pharynx → larynx → trachea → alveoli.

    • Gas Exchange: Gas exchange occurs in the alveoli of the lungs.

    Life Processes - Multiple Choice Questions (Page 4)

    • Heart Function: The left atrium receives oxygenated blood from the body, and the right atrium receives deoxygenated blood from the lungs. The left ventricle pumps oxygenated blood to the body and the right ventricle pumps deoxygenated blood to the lungs.

    • Heart Valves: Heart valves prevent the backflow of blood inside the heart during contraction, ensuring unidirectional blood flow.

    • Single Circulation: In single-circulation, blood passes through the heart only once during a circuit of the body. Single circulation is seen in fishes. Amphibians, reptiles and birds exhibit double circulation.

    • Oxygenated Blood Pumping: Not all vertebrate groups, like amphibians, pump oxygenated blood to all parts of the body. Example is a fish.

    • Arteries: Arteries have thick elastic walls, carry blood away from the heart at high pressure, but do not contain valves.

    Life Processes - Multiple Choice Questions (Page 5)

    • Kidney Filtration Units: The filtration units of kidneys are called nephrons.

    • Oxygen Source in Photosynthesis: Oxygen released during photosynthesis is derived from water molecules.

    • Blood and Tissues: Blood leaving the tissues is richer in carbon dioxide compared to oxygen.

    • Energy and Life Processes: Energy is essential for life processes and maintaining cellular structures and functions. Organisms grow, repair, and maintain their structures.

    • Photosynthesis Equation: The summary equation for photosynthesis is 6CO₂ + 12H₂O + Light Energy → C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂ + 6H₂O.

    Life Processes - Multiple Choice Questions (Page 6)

    • Stomatal Pore Opening/Closing: Stomatal pore opening and closing depend on water concentration in guard cells.

    • Nitrogen Absorption: Plants absorb nitrogen mainly in the form of nitrates and nitrites from the atmosphere.

    • First Digestive Enzyme: The first enzyme to mix with food in the digestive tract is amylase.

    • Fermentation: Fermentation is a form of anaerobic respiration, occurring in yeast and some bacteria, where pyruvate is converted to ethanol and carbon dioxide, or lactic acid.

    • Cramps: Cramps in muscles, like those in cricketers due to oxygen deficiency, result from the conversion of pyruvate to lactic acid.

    Life Processes - Multiple Choice Questions (Page 7)

    • Photosynthesis: Photosynthesis is the process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy, a fundamental process for life on Earth.

    • Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide Exchange in Plants: Plants take in carbon dioxide and release oxygen during the day in the presence of light, using photosynthesis. They release carbon dioxide and absorb oxygen during the night.

    • Plant Survival: Plants in dark containers will survive less time and those in continuous light will survive longer.

    • Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide Exchange in Plants: Photosynthesis is a process where plants take in carbon dioxide and produce oxygen in the presence of light but not always. It is not always the case that oxygen is taken up if plants are releasing carbon dioxide—they can be performing both processes simultaneously.

    Life Processes - Multiple Choice Questions (Page 8 & 9)

    • Blood Vessels (Arteries and Veins): Arteries carry oxygenated blood away from the heart at high pressure, while veins carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart at low pressure.
    • Digestion: Several digestive organs play a significant role in a mammal's alimentary canal.
    • Photosynthesis: Photosynthesis involves absorption of light energy by chlorophyll, conversion to chemical energy, and the reduction of carbon dioxide to carbohydrates.
    • Respiration/Energy Conversion: Aerobic respiration generates more energy per glucose molecule compared to anaerobic respiration and produces far more ATP (adenosine triphosphate).
    • Organ Functions: Specific organs, like the small intestine, kidneys, etc. play important roles in the digestive, excretory, and other bodily processes.

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