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What is the primary role of enzymes in heterotrophs?
What is the primary role of enzymes in heterotrophs?
- To convert carbon dioxide and water into carbohydrates
- To produce energy through the process of photosynthesis
- To store energy in the form of starch for later use
- To break down complex substances into simpler ones for use in the body (correct)
Which organisms rely directly or indirectly on autotrophs for survival?
Which organisms rely directly or indirectly on autotrophs for survival?
- Animals and fungi (correct)
- Organisms utilizing carbohydrates for energy
- Organisms producing energy through photosynthesis
- Green plants and some bacteria
What is the primary function of chlorophyll in autotrophs during photosynthesis?
What is the primary function of chlorophyll in autotrophs during photosynthesis?
- Converting carbon dioxide and water into carbohydrates (correct)
- Storing energy in the form of starch
- Converting sunlight and water into energy
- Breaking down carbohydrates into simpler forms
How are the energy requirements of autotrophic organisms fulfilled?
How are the energy requirements of autotrophic organisms fulfilled?
What is the purpose of storing carbohydrates in the form of starch in autotrophs?
What is the purpose of storing carbohydrates in the form of starch in autotrophs?
What is the purpose of keeping the plant in a dark room for three days before exposing it to sunlight?
What is the purpose of keeping the plant in a dark room for three days before exposing it to sunlight?
What is the function of the guard cells in relation to the stomatal pores?
What is the function of the guard cells in relation to the stomatal pores?
What can be concluded about the green dots observed in the cells of a leaf under a microscope?
What can be concluded about the green dots observed in the cells of a leaf under a microscope?
What is the primary function of chlorophyll in the process of photosynthesis?
What is the primary function of chlorophyll in the process of photosynthesis?
Why do plants close their stomatal pores when they do not need carbon dioxide for photosynthesis?
Why do plants close their stomatal pores when they do not need carbon dioxide for photosynthesis?
What determines the form of nutrition in organisms?
What determines the form of nutrition in organisms?
Which organisms break down the food material outside the body and then absorb it?
Which organisms break down the food material outside the body and then absorb it?
What is the nutritive strategy used by leeches and ticks?
What is the nutritive strategy used by leeches and ticks?
What determines what can be taken in and broken down by an organism?
What determines what can be taken in and broken down by an organism?
What is the outcome of the food source being stationary or mobile for an organism?
What is the outcome of the food source being stationary or mobile for an organism?
From where do some organisms derive nutrition without killing the source?
From where do some organisms derive nutrition without killing the source?
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