4.1 Vocab

Question 1

Autotroph

Answer 1

Organism that is able to capture energy from sunlight or chemicals and use it to produce its own food from inorganic compounds; also called a producer

Question 2

Primary Producer

Answer 2

First producer of energy-rich compounds that are later used by other organisms

Question 3

Photosynthesis

Answer 3

Process used by plants and other autotrophs to capture light energy and use it to power chemical reactions that convert carbon dioxide and water into oxygen and energy-rich carbohydrates such as sugars and starches

Question 4

Chemosynthesis

Answer 4

Process in which chemical energy is used to produce carbohydrates

Question 5

Heterotroph

Answer 5

Organism that obtains food by consuming other living things; also called a consumer

Question 6

Consumer

Answer 6

Organism that relies on other organisms for its energy and food supply; also called a heterotroph

Question 7

Detritus

Answer 7

Material made up of decaying bits of plant and animal material