4.1 Flashcards
1
Q
Explain the difference between a biomass pyramid and a productivity pyramid.
A
The difference between a biomass pyramid and a productivity pyramid is that a productivity pyramid is a trophic level over time while biomass shows one point at a time.
2
Q
During photosynthesis, sunlight is converted to?
A
Chemical energy.
3
Q
Draw Cellular Respiration
A
Sunlight + H2O + CO2 -> O2 + glucose
4
Q
For living things, one way to measure energy is ________.
A
Biomass
5
Q
What is the bioproduct of respiration?/How is energy lost?
A
By heat.
6
Q
What is an inefficient energy transfer?
A
Loss of heat between levels of the food chain.
7
Q
Grass ingested/day 4.0g. Egested waste/day 2.4g. Biomass increased by 0.64g. What is missing?
A
Heat loss 0.9g.
