12 Questions
What is the primary source of energy for photoautotrophs?
Light
Which type of nutrition involves the digestion of food outside the body of the organism?
Saprophytic nutrition
What is the term for organisms that feed on living organisms without killing them?
Parasites
Which part of the plant contains the pigment chlorophyll?
Leaves
What is the term for the process by which green plants prepare their own food?
Photosynthesis
Which type of organisms follow the autotrophic mode of nutrition?
Green plants and blue-green algae
Which process involves the breakdown of organic substances into simpler compounds?
Respiration
What is the main purpose of transportation in living organisms?
Carrying food and oxygen to different organs
Which is NOT one of the main nutrients for organisms?
Vitamins
Why do organisms need nutrients according to the text?
To perform activities and for energy
Which process involves the removal of metabolic waste by-products from the body?
Excretion
What is the process through which energy is obtained by living organisms?
Nutrition
Explore the different life processes essential for the maintenance of living organisms, such as nutrition, respiration, and more. Learn about how cells function to sustain the body during various states, including rest and sleep.
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