Eukaryote Diversity

Question 1

Eukaryote Metabolic Diversity

Answer 1

refers to where organisms get their energy(E) and carbon(C), REQUIRED for growth and reproduction

Each organism/species has a specific metabolic type made up of two pieces of information

Question 2

Explanation of Two-piece naming in Eukaryote Diversity

Answer 2

• first name is Energy source
• second name is Carbon Source

Question 3

Photoautotroph

Answer 3

Use photosynthesis(sunlight) for Energy, Absorb carbon dioxide(CO2) or other sources

Some eukaryotes(plants, protists), some prokaryotes

Question 4

Photoheterotoph

Answer 4

Uses photosynthesis(sunlight) for E, Absorb organic carbon from live/dead organisms

Some eukaryotes(plants, protists), some prokaryotes

Question 5

Chemoorganoheterotoph

Answer 5

E and C from organic sources(living/dead organism)

Most eukaryotes(including HUMANS); most prokaryotes