ALL food molecules contain atoms of these THREE elements:
ALL food molecules contain atoms of these THREE elements:
Identify each statement as a characteristic of photosynthesis or cellular respiration by selecting the bubble in the correct column.
Photosynthesis | Cellular Respiration | |
|---|---|---|
Makes glucose | ||
Captures light energy | ||
Uses oxygen | ||
Occurs in all organisms | ||
Uses food molecules | ||
Occurs only in plants |
ALL food molecules contain atoms of these THREE elements:
All food sources can be traced back to plants.
The purpose of cellular respiration is to make food molecules.
When do plants do photosynthesis?
Identify each item as describing either carbohydrates, proteins, or fats.
Carbohydrates | Proteins | Fats | |
|---|---|---|---|
Has the most Calories per gram. | |||
Often has rings. Starch and glucose are an example | |||
Has Nitrogen atoms. |
Where does most of the matter that makes up plants originally come from? (hint: more than one answer)
A closed terrarium is a container in which a plant lives and grows in its own micro-ecosystem. After it is first set up and put in a sunny location, it can live for many years without the need to add more water or nutrients.
Explain how a plant can live like this.
Make sure to describe the role of photosynthesis and cellular respiration in your answer.
How does the human body store energy when it is not needed right away?
Why do you have to eat even when you are done growing?