10.4 Ecology Flashcards
1
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What is photosynthesis?
A
A process in which plants bring sunlight energy and convert it into chemical energy.
2
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What is cellular respiration?
A
A process in which metabolic compounds produces ATP and releases back into the atmosphere
3
Q
What is nitrogen fixation?
A
A process in which nitrogen is taken from its molecular form (N2) in the atmosphere and converted into nitrogen compounds.
4
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What is denitrification?
A
A process that converts nitrate to nitrogen gas removing nitrogen and returning it to the atmosphere.
