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What is the primary role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?
What is the primary role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?
- Capture sunlight (correct)
- Store glucose
- Release oxygen
- Absorb carbon dioxide
Which process involves the transformation of carbon dioxide into sugars in photosynthesis?
Which process involves the transformation of carbon dioxide into sugars in photosynthesis?
- Absorption of sunlight
- Storage of glucose in leaves
- Conversion of water into oxygen
- Fixation of carbon dioxide (correct)
What is the main function of stomata in the process of photosynthesis?
What is the main function of stomata in the process of photosynthesis?
- Allow for the entry of carbon dioxide (correct)
- Release oxygen
- Convert sunlight into energy
- Absorb water and nutrients
What is the ultimate source of food created through photosynthesis?
What is the ultimate source of food created through photosynthesis?
Which major event in photosynthesis involves the conversion of sunlight into chemical energy?
Which major event in photosynthesis involves the conversion of sunlight into chemical energy?
How do plants utilize the excess glucose they produce in photosynthesis?
How do plants utilize the excess glucose they produce in photosynthesis?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between a food chain and a food web?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between a food chain and a food web?
What is the primary role of producers in an ecosystem?
What is the primary role of producers in an ecosystem?
Which of the following organisms would be considered a primary producer in a typical terrestrial ecosystem?
Which of the following organisms would be considered a primary producer in a typical terrestrial ecosystem?
What is the primary source of energy for the organisms in an ecosystem?
What is the primary source of energy for the organisms in an ecosystem?
Which of the following best describes the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?
Which of the following best describes the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?
Which of the following is a key characteristic of the feeding relationships represented in a food web?
Which of the following is a key characteristic of the feeding relationships represented in a food web?
In a food chain, what is the primary source of energy?
In a food chain, what is the primary source of energy?
Which of the following organisms are likely to be decomposers in an aquatic ecosystem?
Which of the following organisms are likely to be decomposers in an aquatic ecosystem?
What is the primary difference between a food chain and a food web?
What is the primary difference between a food chain and a food web?
Which statement accurately describes the transfer of energy in a food chain?
Which statement accurately describes the transfer of energy in a food chain?
What is the primary difference between an aquatic and a terrestrial food chain?
What is the primary difference between an aquatic and a terrestrial food chain?
What is the definition of a trophic level within a food chain?
What is the definition of a trophic level within a food chain?
Which category of organisms in a food chain can be described as 'umbrella' species?
Which category of organisms in a food chain can be described as 'umbrella' species?
In a terrestrial food chain, what role do primary consumers play?
In a terrestrial food chain, what role do primary consumers play?
What distinguishes tertiary consumers from secondary consumers in a food chain?
What distinguishes tertiary consumers from secondary consumers in a food chain?
Which organisms initiate the food chain by transforming inorganic matter into organic matter?
Which organisms initiate the food chain by transforming inorganic matter into organic matter?
According to the 'Ten Percent Law', approximately what percentage of energy is typically transferred from one trophic level to the next?
According to the 'Ten Percent Law', approximately what percentage of energy is typically transferred from one trophic level to the next?
What is the primary source of food for herbivores in a food chain?
What is the primary source of food for herbivores in a food chain?
What is the primary reason for the decrease in energy availability at each successive trophic level?
What is the primary reason for the decrease in energy availability at each successive trophic level?
Which of the following statements best explains the shape of an energy pyramid?
Which of the following statements best explains the shape of an energy pyramid?
Which of the following is NOT a reason for energy loss as it passes through trophic levels?
Which of the following is NOT a reason for energy loss as it passes through trophic levels?
In an oceanic energy pyramid, which trophic level would typically have the highest energy availability?
In an oceanic energy pyramid, which trophic level would typically have the highest energy availability?
According to the information provided, which of the following statements is TRUE about energy transfer between trophic levels?
According to the information provided, which of the following statements is TRUE about energy transfer between trophic levels?
