Ecology & Cycles Flashcards
1
Q
Define Nitrogen Fixation
A
The process which the N2 from air is reduced to NH3 or NH4 (Ammonia or Ammonium)
2
Q
Define Nitrification
A
3
Q
Define Denitrification
A
The change of Nitrites and Nitrates back to N2
4
Q
What are the inputs of Photosynthesis?
A
Light, Carbon, Dioxide, & Water
5
Q
What are the outputs of Photosynthesis?
A
Oxygen & Glucose
6
Q
What are the inputs of Cellular Respiration?
A
Glucose and Oxygen
7
Q
What are the outputs of Cellular Respiration?
A
Carbon Dioxide and Energy
8
Q
Where does the carbon cycle and energy cycle split?
A
During Cellular Respiration
9
Q
What organisms perform Photosynthesis?
A
Only Producers
10
Q
What organisms perform Cellular Respiration
A
Producers, Consumers, & Decomposers
