Biology: For the following fill in the blank questions choose from the following words. Each word may only be used once or not a
t all: photosynthesis, cellular respiration, abiotic, biotic, primary succession, secondary succession, climax communities, pioneer species, biodiversity, and sustainable. 4. The process by which autotrophs use energy from sunlight to build carbohydrates is called ____________________.
Each cell runs on the chemical energy found mainly in carbohydrate molecules (food), and the majority of these molecules are produced by one process: photosynthesis. Through photosynthesis, certain organisms convert solar energy (sunlight) into chemical energy, which is then used to build carbohydrate molecules.
The primary distinction between these two types of organisms is that eukaryotic cells have a membrane-bound nucleus and prokaryotic cells do not. The nucleus is where eukaryotes store their genetic information.
Magnesium is the major mineral which is important for nerve and heart functions. It is a co-factor for over 300 enzymes. It is a major constituent of bone and is found in whole grains and vegetables. Sudden heart attacks may be due to the low level of magnesium. It can be obtained by consuming rice bran, sunflower seed, wheat barn and linseed meal.
