Photosynthesis Flashcards
1
Q
Photosynthesis
A
The process by which plants and some other organisms capture the energy in sunlight and use it to make food
2
Q
Autotroph
A
An organism that makes its own food
3
Q
Respiration
A
The process by which cells break down simple food molecules to release the energy they contain
4
Q
Fermentation
A
The process by which cells break down molecules to release energy without using oxygen
