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Test Your Knowledge of Biochemistry and Energy Transfer in Living Systems

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Which of the following statements is true about energy in living systems?

Energy enters and exits the biosphere, while matter is recycled (correct)

Energy is only stored in the chemical bonds of molecules.

Energy is conserved in a closed system, while matter behaves differently in an open system.

Energy and matter are not interconnected in living systems.

Which of the following organisms generate their own bio-available energy?

Decomposers

Parasites

Heterotrophs

Autotrophs (correct)

Which of the following organisms consume other living organisms for energy?

Autotrophs

Decomposers

Parasites

Heterotrophs (correct)

Which of the following is true about photosynthesis and cellular respiration?

They are opposite reactions. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about matter in living systems?

Matter is conserved in a closed system. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about energy transfer between organisms?

Only about 10% of energy is transferred from one organism to the next. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about the foundation of metabolism in living things?

Biochemistry is the foundation of metabolism. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a way organisms can be classified based on their approach to obtaining energy?

Producers Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a way energy is stored in living systems?

Kinetic energy of moving objects Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a way matter is recycled within living systems?

Fossil fuels being burned for energy Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Biochemistry is the foundation of metabolism in living things.
Matter and energy are interconnected in living systems.
Energy can be stored in the chemical bonds of molecules.
Matter is recycled within living systems, while energy enters and exits the biosphere.
Organisms can be classified based on their approach to obtaining energy.
Autotrophs generate their own bio-available energy through photosynthesis.
Heterotrophs consume other living organisms for energy.
Photosynthesis and cellular respiration are opposite reactions that form the basis of energy transfer in living systems.
Matter is conserved in a closed system, while energy behaves differently in an open system.
Only about 10% of energy is transferred from one organism to the next.

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Test your knowledge of the fundamental principles of biochemistry and energy transfer in living systems with our quiz. From the basics of metabolism to the intricacies of photosynthesis and cellular respiration, this quiz will challenge your understanding of how matter and energy interact in the biosphere. Learn about autotrophs and heterotrophs, and discover why only a small fraction of energy is transferred from one organism to another. Whether you're studying for a biology exam or just curious about the science of life,