Sources of Energy Flashcards
1
Q
What is Chemosynthesis?
A
The formation of complex organic molecules from simple organic molecules using chemical energy.
2
Q
What is the electromagnetic spectrum?
A
Energy from the sun contains entire EM spectrum. Only a portion is used for organisms.
3
Q
What is the role of pigments?
A
Pigments are how we see colour. eg. when we see red, red pigments reflect red light and absorb all other wavelengths.
