BI110 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Endergonic Reaction, Decomposer, Cellular Respiration

21 views2 pages
School
Department
Course
Professor

Document Summary

Matter is defined by anything that occupies space and has mass. Energy is defined as the capacity to do work. Energy can take many forms such as light, chemical and kinetic (energy of motion). One form of energy may be converted from one form to another. Most of earth"s living organisms acquires their energy either directly or indirectly from the. Organic molecules are those that contain carbon and hydrogen. Producers: organisms that are able to convert carbon dioxide into organic molecules. Many producers acquire the energy that they need to generate organic molecules through the sun"s energy. Photosynthesis: the process of using sunlight to make organic molecules from carbon dioxide. Carbon dioxide + water + energy = organic molecules + oxygen. Chemosynthesis: when you are able to acquire energy through inorganic chemical. Consumers acquire organic matter by eating food derived from producers or other reactions. consumers. Cellular respiration is opposite to the process of photosynthesis.

Get access

Grade+20% off
$8 USD/m$10 USD/m
Billed $96 USD annually
Grade+
Homework Help
Study Guides
Textbook Solutions
Class Notes
Textbook Notes
Booster Class
40 Verified Answers
Class+
$8 USD/m
Billed $96 USD annually
Class+
Homework Help
Study Guides
Textbook Solutions
Class Notes
Textbook Notes
Booster Class
30 Verified Answers

Related Documents

Related Questions