Food Procurement and Processing in Ecosystems Test Bank Solution Manual (Already Passed)
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Food Procurement And Processing In Ecosystems
Food Procurement and Processing in Ecosystems Test Bank Solution Manual (Already Passed)
Plants - Answers The foundation of most food chains and are referred to as producers.
Photosynthesis - Answers Plants use sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water to produce glucose (a form of energy) and oxygen.
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Food Procurement and Processing in Ecosystems Test Bank Solution Manual (Already Passed)
Plants - Answers The foundation of most food chains and are referred to as producers.
Photosynthesis - Answers Plants use sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water to produce glucose (a form of
energy) and oxygen.
Autotrophic organisms - Answers Organisms that produce their own food.
Role in Ecosystems - Answers By producing food, plants support not only themselves but also the
consumers that rely on them.
Nutrient Cycling - Answers Plants absorb minerals from the soil and carbon dioxide from the air,
incorporating them into their tissues.
Examples of Plant Food Sources - Answers Crops such as wheat, rice, maize, and potatoes provide
carbohydrates.
Importance of Plants - Answers Plants are crucial not only as food sources but also for maintaining
ecological balance.
Animals - Answers Consumers that must eat other organisms to obtain energy.
Types of Consumers - Answers Herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores.
Herbivores - Answers Animals like cows, deer, and rabbits that feed primarily on plants.
Carnivores - Answers Animals such as lions, hawks, and sharks that consume other animals.
Omnivores - Answers Animals like humans, bears, and pigs that eat both plant and animal matter.
Energy Transfer - Answers When animals eat plants or other animals, they obtain energy stored in those
organisms.
Nutrient Acquisition - Answers Animals digest nutrients, and their waste products return those nutrients
to the soil.
Importance of Animals - Answers Animals contribute to the balance of ecosystems by controlling plant
populations and contributing to nutrient cycling.
The Human Digestive System - Answers Responsible for breaking down food, absorbing nutrients, and
eliminating waste.
Key Components of the Digestive System - Answers Mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, liver,
pancreas, and large intestine.
Mouth - Answers The process begins with mechanical digestion (chewing) and chemical digestion (saliva
contains enzymes).
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