lecture 3 - coping w EV: energy

Question 1

autotrophs

Answer 1

assimilate radiant energy from sunlight or from inorganic compounds (photosynthesis)

Question 2

heterotrophs

Answer 2

obtain their energy by consuming organic compounds from other organism

Question 3

parasites and herbivores

Answer 3

consume live hosts, but do not necessarily kill them

Question 4

predators

Answer 4

capture and consume live prey animasls

Question 5

holoparasites

Answer 5

no photosynthetic pigments and get energy from other plants
eg dodder

Question 6

photosynthesis

Answer 6

sunlight provides energy to take up co2 and synthesize organic compounds

Question 7

chemosynthesis

Answer 7

energy from inorganic compounds is used to produce carbohydrates
important in nutrient cycling in bacteria

Question 8

photosynthesis steps

Answer 8

light reaction
dark reaction

Question 9

light compensation point

Answer 9

co2 uptake is balanced by co2 loss by respiration

Question 10

saturation point

Answer 10

when photosynthesis no longer increases as light increases

Question 11

3 types of photosynthesis

Answer 11

c3, c4, cam