Essentials of Biology (5th International Edition)
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Author: Sylvia S. Mader, Dr., Michael Windelspecht
Publisher: Mcgraw-Hill
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Describe the role of autotrophs and heterotrophs in an ecosystem.
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Essentials of Biology (5th International Edition)
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- Plants are classified as because they use for their carbon source. O A) autotrophs; CO2 B) autotrophs; glucose C) heterotrophs; CO2 D) phototrophs; CO2 E) heterotrophs; glucosearrow_forwardEnergy for ecosystems can come froma) sunlight via photosynthesis.b) oxidation of reduced inorganic chemicals by chemoautotrophs.c) both a and b.arrow_forwardDescribe one of the types of heterotrophs and what they eatarrow_forward
- Analyze the role of metabolic processes in the functioning of and interactions between biotic and abiotic systems.arrow_forwardExplain how carbon is cycled through an ecosystem.arrow_forwardWhich process is a source of phosphorus in ecosystems? A) Erosion of rock by water B) Fixation by bacteria in soil C) Respiration by Plants and Animals D) Photosynthesis by plants and algae.arrow_forward
- Explain the difference between an ecosystem and a habitat. Why are some microbial habitats unsuitable for plant and animal life?arrow_forwardIllustrate a diagram of the interconnection between carbon and nitrogen cycle.arrow_forwardIdentify the ways that autotrophs and heterotrophs obtainnutrients.arrow_forward
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