Chapter 6 - Where it Starts: Photosynthesis

Question 1

6.1 Autotrophs

Answer 1

Organisms that make their own food using carbon from inorganic molecules ( example: CO2) and energy from the environment.

Question 2

Photosynthesis

Answer 2

Metabolic pathway by which most autotrophs capture light energy and use it to make sugars from CO2 and water.

Question 3

Heterotroph

Answer 3

Organism that obtains energy and carbon from organic compounds assembled by other organisms.