Organism and their environment Flashcards

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the Sun is the principal source of energy input to biological systems

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flow of energy through living organisms

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Energy is introduced into biological system as light energy, which is absorbed by plants. This energy is transferred into chemical energy and can pass to other organisms through feeding. When these animals die, they are broken down by decomposers which return their nutrients into the soil.

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Food chain

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showing the transfer of energy from one organism to the next, beginning with a producer

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How is energy transferred in the food chain

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energy is transferred between organisms in a food chain by ingestion

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