10 Questions
Which process uses energy from sunlight to create sugars and oxygen gas?
Photosynthesis
What are autotrophs also known as?
Primary producers
What are the majority of primary producers in the marine realm?
Algae called phytoplankton
What do autotrophs combine with water in the presence of sunlight to produce sugar and oxygen gas?
Carbon dioxide
Which process releases carbon dioxide gas and water that are used in photosynthesis?
Respiration
Which process uses energy from sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into sugar and oxygen gas?
Photosynthesis
What is the byproduct of photosynthesis?
Oxygen gas
Which process breaks down the sugar molecule to release energy and produce carbon dioxide and water?
Respiration
What is the purpose of the chemical energy in sugars?
To fuel metabolic processes
What do photosynthesis and respiration together cycle?
Carbon, oxygen, and energy
Test your knowledge on the cyclic and complementary processes of photosynthesis and respiration, which are essential for life on earth. Understand the interconnectedness between these processes and their significance in harnessing energy.
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