4.1 Energy Transfer Flashcards
1
Q
What is the chemical equation for photosynthesis?
A
sunlight + CO2+ H20 —> O2+ glucose
2
Q
What is the chemical equation for cellular respiration?
A
O2+ glucose —> CO2 + H20+ Energy
3
Q
What is one way to measure energy in living things?
A
Biomass
4
Q
Define biomass.
A
organic matter used as a fuel
5
Q
What is a pyramid of energy?
A
6
Q
What percent of biomass gets moved into the next level? (not always true)
A
10%
7
Q
During photosynthesis, — energy is converted to — energy.
A
light / chemical
