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What is the primary purpose of photosynthesis?
What is the primary purpose of photosynthesis?
- To convert light energy into chemical energy (correct)
- To fuel the organism's activities
- To produce oxygen as a byproduct
- To synthesize carbohydrate molecules
What is the byproduct of oxygenic photosynthesis?
What is the byproduct of oxygenic photosynthesis?
- Water
- Hydrogen sulfide
- Carbon dioxide
- Oxygen (correct)
Which organisms are called photoautotrophs?
Which organisms are called photoautotrophs?
- Fungi, bacteria, and protozoa
- Viruses, archaea, and helminths
- Plants, algae, and cyanobacteria (correct)
- Animals, birds, and insects
What is responsible for producing and maintaining the oxygen content of the Earth's atmosphere?
What is responsible for producing and maintaining the oxygen content of the Earth's atmosphere?
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What do some bacteria use as a reductant in anoxygenic photosynthesis?
What do some bacteria use as a reductant in anoxygenic photosynthesis?
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What is the primary role of decomposers?
What is the primary role of decomposers?
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How do detritivores differ from decomposers?
How do detritivores differ from decomposers?
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Which kingdom primarily carries out the process of decomposition?
Which kingdom primarily carries out the process of decomposition?
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What is the primary source of energy for decomposers?
What is the primary source of energy for decomposers?
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Why are invertebrates like earthworms considered detritivores and not decomposers?
Why are invertebrates like earthworms considered detritivores and not decomposers?
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