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What are producers and why are they important in an ecosystem?
What are producers and why are they important in an ecosystem?
Producers are organisms that produce chemical energy for themselves and other organisms. They are important because they are the main source of chemical energy for most organisms on Earth.
Which organisms are considered producers?
Which organisms are considered producers?
Plants, some bacteria, and protists are considered producers.
How do animals that eat only plants obtain their chemical energy?
How do animals that eat only plants obtain their chemical energy?
Animals that eat only plants obtain their chemical energy directly from plants.
How do animals that eat other animals get their chemical energy?
How do animals that eat other animals get their chemical energy?
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What is the process that captures energy from sunlight to make sugars called?
What is the process that captures energy from sunlight to make sugars called?
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