Sources of Energy

Question 1

Define solar energy

Answer 1

Solar energy is energy from the sun

Question 2

Define cellular energy

Answer 2

Cellular energy is the energy stored in the bonds of biomolecules

Question 3

How is some energy from the sun trapped in organisms?

Answer 3

It is trapped by organisms that contain pigments that can absorb light such as chlorophyll

Question 4

What do producers use solar energy for?

Answer 4

Producers such as green plants use solar energy to form chemical bonds of carbohydrates and other biomolecules.

Question 5

The energy conversion of solar energy to biomolecules is carried out by what process?

Answer 5

This form of energy conversion is carried out by the process of photosynthesis.

Question 6

What is cellular energy referred to as?

Answer 6

It refers to sources of energy that are capable of being released by reactions within a cell

Question 7

Give an example of cellular energy

Answer 7

the energy stored in the bonds of biomolecules such as carbohydrates or lipids

Question 8

What is broken down during respiration?

Answer 8

energy-rich biomolecules are broken down in the process of respiration

Question 9

energy-rich biomolecules are broken down in the process of respiration. This releases energy.
What happens to this energy?

Answer 9

Some is used by the cells, the rest is released into the environment as heat