radiant energy and chemical potential energy Flashcards
1
Q
the main source of energy
A
The sun
2
Q
energy received from the sun is called…
A
radiant energy
3
Q
only organisms containing the pigment ___ can directly convert light energy into food in the form of ___ .
A
- chlorophyll
2. glucose
4
Q
organisms that can produce there own food is called ____.
A
producers
5
Q
name examples of producers
A
plants, green algae and Cyanbacteria
6
Q
organisms that rely on other organisms for food are called ___ .
A
consumers
7
Q
photosynthesis
A
This means photosynthesis is the process by which plants can convert radiant energy to chemical potential energy.
8
Q
where is chemical potential energy stored.
A
It is stored in the form of glucose.
