10 Questions
What is the ultimate source of energy for organisms on earth?
Light energy, sun
What process do plants and some bacteria use to convert light energy to carbohydrates?
Phototrophic, photosynthesis
What is the characteristic of a chemotrophic organism?
Obtain energy by oxidation of reduced compounds
What is the primary energy source for a phototrophic organism?
Use visible light as a primary energy source for metabolism
What is the defining characteristic of a phototrophic organism?
Produce its own food using light, water, carbon dioxide or the chemicals
What is the ultimate source of energy for organisms on earth?
Light energy, sun
What process do plants and some bacteria use to convert light energy to carbohydrates?
Phototrophic, photosynthesis
What is the defining characteristic of a phototrophic organism?
Use visible light as a primary energy source for metabolism
What is the defining characteristic of a chemotrophic organism?
Obtain energy by oxidation of reduced compounds
What is the primary energy source for a phototrophic organism?
Light energy
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