General Science, module 12 Flashcards
Define “producers”.
Organisms that produce their own food.
Define “consumers”.
Organisms that eat other organisms for food.
Define “herbivore”.
A consumer that eats producers exclusively.
Define “carnivore”.
A consumer that eats consumers exclusively.
Define “omnivore”.
A consumer that eats both producers and consumers.
From where does the energy in most living organisms ultimately originate?
The sun
What is the name of the chemical process that converts food into energy?
Combustion
What does combustion require?
Combustion requires oxygen and a combustible material.
What does combustion produce?
Energy, carbon dioxide, and water.
What are the three macronutrients?
Carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.
What is the main thing macronutrients provide?
Energy.
What are the two basic kinds of fat? How can they be distinguished?
Saturated fat is usually solid at room temperature, while unsaturated fat is liquid.
What are proteins made of?
Amino acids.
Why is it important to eat either animal protein or a wide variety of plant protein?
To get the amino acids that your body can’t produce itself.
Define “basal metabolic rate”.
The minimum amount of energy required by the body in a day.
