BIOL 2200 Study Guide - Solution, Autotroph, Shortwave Radio

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Coupled autotrophic and heterotrophic processes cycle matter between the inorganic and organic domains of the biosphere. Autotrophic process (assimilatory) transformations that incorporate inorganic forms of elements into the molecules of organisms. Heterotrophic process (dissimilatory) transformation that results in the oxidation of the organic form of an element. These two processes are in equilibrium for the most part. The energy used is not recycled but the materials being used are. Energy enters in short wave form and leaves in long wave form. Living processes sometimes provide the energy source to drive other material transformations and physical reactions. Wind energy drives a big part of the evaporation cycle. Heat energy is captured and stored then released upon condensation. It is important for organisms to evaporate sufficient water or they will shut down and the process efficiency will decrease. Water from the soil is being pumped up through plants and evaporated at the surface. Plant growth efficiency is impacted by the water cycle.

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