Biology Module 2: Nutrient and Gas Requirements

Autotrophs require more oxygen, while heterotrophs require more carbon dioxide

Autotrophs require more nitrogen, while heterotrophs require more phosphorus

Autotrophs produce their own food, while heterotrophs obtain their energy from other sources (correct)

Autotrophs require more water, while heterotrophs require more sunlight

To increase the surface area for gas exchange (correct)

To store oxygen for future use

To filter out impurities from the air

To warm and humidify the air

To store energy-rich compounds such as starch

To release oxygen into the atmosphere

To regulate water loss through transpiration

To transport nutrients and water from the roots to the leaves (correct)

<p>The movement of water through the xylem</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Open systems are found in invertebrates, while closed systems are found in vertebrates</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Plant transport systems are open, while animal transport systems are closed</p> Signup and view all the answers