Podcast
Questions and Answers
What is the subtitle for the unit being discussed?
What is the subtitle for the unit being discussed?
- Energy Flow on the Planet of the Microbes (correct)
- The Role of Sunlight in Microbial Growth
- Photosynthesis and ATP Synthesis
- The Digestive System of Microbes
What is the main source of energy for life on Earth?
What is the main source of energy for life on Earth?
- Solar energy (correct)
- Geothermal energy
- Nuclear energy
- Chemical energy
What is the role of photoautotrophs in oxygenic photosynthesis?
What is the role of photoautotrophs in oxygenic photosynthesis?
- They produce carbon dioxide as a byproduct
- They release molecular oxygen as waste
- They use light energy to energize electrons from water (correct)
- They convert organic molecules into inorganic precursors
What is the end product of oxygenic photosynthesis?
What is the end product of oxygenic photosynthesis?
Why is the discussion focused on chemo heterotrophs?
Why is the discussion focused on chemo heterotrophs?