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Photosynthesis
Nearly all of the nergy that powers ecosystems comes from the sun as solar energy, which is a form of kinetic energy. In photosynthesis plants convert carbon dioxide and water in to glucose.
Producer- An organism that uses the energy of the sun to produce usable forms of energy. Also called Autotrophs.
Biomass- The total mass of all living matter in a specific area.
Cellular Respiration
Cellular Respiration is a process by which cells un lock the energy of chemical compounds.
Aerobic Respiration- The process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy, carbon dioxide, and water.
Anaerobic Respiration- The process by which cells convert glucose into energy in the absence of oxygen.
Photosynthesis captures energy and respiration releases energy. When one organism consumes another, not all of the energy in the consumed organism is transferred to the consumer. Some of the energy is lost as heat. Producers photosynthesize more than they respire. The net effect is an excess of carbon stored in the tissues of producers.
Photosynthesis
Nearly all of the nergy that powers ecosystems comes from the sun as solar energy, which is a form of kinetic energy. In photosynthesis plants convert carbon dioxide and water in to glucose.
Producer- An organism that uses the energy of the sun to produce usable forms of energy. Also called Autotrophs.
Biomass- The total mass of all living matter in a specific area.
Cellular Respiration
Cellular Respiration is a process by which cells un lock the energy of chemical compounds.
Aerobic Respiration- The process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy, carbon dioxide, and water.
Anaerobic Respiration- The process by which cells convert glucose into energy in the absence of oxygen.
Photosynthesis captures energy and respiration releases energy. When one organism consumes another, not all of the energy in the consumed organism is transferred to the consumer. Some of the energy is lost as heat. Producers photosynthesize more than they respire. The net effect is an excess of carbon stored in the tissues of producers.
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