Chapter 1 Test Practice Biology 20-1
Questions and Answers
All living organisms require __ to grow, maintain body processes, and reproduce. -
Answers -Energy
This energy comes from what? - Answers -Carbohydrates, and other energy-rich
molecules.
The process that releases energy so that organisms can use it is called ___. - Answers
-Cellular respiration.
In some species that live with out oxygen, cellular respiration is called __. - Answers -
Fermentation.
When plants, algae, and some bacterias use the sun's light energy to chemically
convert carbon into carbohydrates such as sugars and starches. What is this process
called? - Answers -Photosynthesis.
Is Earth's biosphere a closed or open system in terms of materials? - Answers -A closed
system.
Life on earth requires a constant input of energy from the sun. Is this an example of a
open or closed system? - Answers -A open system.
Energy from the sun is captured by photosynthetic organism otherwise known as ___.
These organism convert this energy to ____ and ____. List an example of an energy-
rich compound. - Answers -Producers.
Glucose and other energy-rich compounds. (Starches, proteins and fats.)
The compounds provide what two things for the producers, and consumers of these
producers? - Answers -Energy and matter.
What is the similarity and differences that exist between photosynthesis and cellular
respiration? - Answers -Similarity:
They both use the same matter.
Differences:
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