Chapter 2-energy Of Life & Biosphere Flashcards
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Abiotic
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Non-living
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ATP
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Free energy
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Food web
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Community of organisms, several food chains
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Catalysts
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Substance initiating chemical reaction
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Oxidation
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Addition of oxygen to compound with loss of electron
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Photosynthesis
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Synthesis of compounds with aid of radiant energy, mainly consisting of plants
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Ecosystem
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System of a community of organisms
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Enzymes
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Complex protein produced by cells, acts as catalysts
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Consumer
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One that eats
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Decomposer
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One that breaks things down
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Autotroph
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Plant capable of getting energy from sun
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Biosphere
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Region of atmosphere of earth
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Habitat
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Natural home of environment of either plants, animals or other organisms
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Heterotrophs
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An organism deriving its nutritional requirements from complex organic substances
