3.4 Cards Flashcards
1
Q
What does photosynthesis bring into and ecosystem
A
it brings matter and energy
2
Q
how does matter cycle through an ecosystem
A
it cycles through abiotic to organic molecules
3
Q
photosynthesis converts…
A
inorganic carbon to organic and sunlight energy to chemical energy
4
Q
why is carbon important
A
organisms are carbon based
5
Q
why is nitrogen important
A
nitrogen is needed to make proteins and nucleic acids
6
Q
herbivores carnivores and decomposers all rely on what to satisfy their matter needs
A
consumption
7
Q
denitrifying bacteria does what
A
converts back into atmospheric nitrogen
8
Q
nitrifying bacteria
A
convert ammonia and ammonium to nitrites and nitrate
