Question 1

Which of these colors of light has the shortest wavelength?

Accepted Answer

A)  blue 
B)  green 
C)  red 
D)  yellow 
E)  orange 
A)  blue 
B)  green 
C)  red 
D)  yellow 
E)  orange

Question 2

Which of the following organisms is NOT an autotroph?

Accepted Answer

A)  algae 
B)  cyanobacteria 
C)  mushroom 
D)  corn 
E)  pine tree 
A)  algae 
B)  cyanobacteria 
C)  mushroom 
D)  corn 
E)  pine tree

Question 3

Is corn a good source for biofuels? Give at least two reasons why or why not.

Accepted Answer

No,corn is not a good source for biofuel

Question 4

Algae make oil in order to

Accepted Answer

A)  adhere to other cells. 
B)  store chemical energy. 
C)  control buoyancy. 
D)  store energy from sugars made during photosynthesis. 
E)  All of the above. 
A)  adhere to other cells. 
B)  store chemical energy. 
C)  control buoyancy. 
D)  store energy from sugars made during photosynthesis. 
E)  All of the above.

Question 5

Currently in the United States,the most commonly used renewable energy source is

Accepted Answer

A)  hydroelectric. 
B)  biomass. 
C)  solar. 
D)  wind. 
E)  geothermal. 
A)  hydroelectric. 
B)  biomass. 
C)  solar. 
D)  wind. 
E)  geothermal.

Question 6

If your car runs out of gas,the energy that was contained in the gas has

Accepted Answer

A)  been destroyed. 
B)  increased and changed form. 
C)  been converted to several other forms of energy. 
D)  created new energy. 
E)  been converted into chemical energy. 
A)  been destroyed. 
B)  increased and changed form. 
C)  been converted to several other forms of energy. 
D)  created new energy. 
E)  been converted into chemical energy.

Question 7

All energy in the biological world ultimately originates from

Accepted Answer

A)  chemical energy. 
B)  radiant energy. 
C)  potential energy. 
D)  kinetic energy. 
E)  mechanical energy. 
A)  chemical energy. 
B)  radiant energy. 
C)  potential energy. 
D)  kinetic energy. 
E)  mechanical energy.

Question 8

The O2 released during photosynthesis comes from splitting

Accepted Answer

A)  glucose. 
B)  H2O2. 
C)  water. 
D)  CO2. 
E)  ATP. 
A)  glucose. 
B)  H2O2. 
C)  water. 
D)  CO2. 
E)  ATP.

Question 9

Today you can go into a store specializing in nutrition products and buy a nutritional supplement composed of ground spirulina,a species of cyanobacterium.Ancient artwork and texts show Aztecs farming and harvesting spirulina.Of what value is cultivated spirulina?

Accepted Answer

Spirulina is a cyanobacterium,or a photo

Question 10

Define heterotroph.

Accepted Answer

An organism that is not capabl

Question 11

What is the difference between an autotroph and a heterotroph? Give an example of each.

Accepted Answer

An autotroph is an organism su

Question 12

Photosynthesis would not occur in the absence of

Accepted Answer

A)  oxygen and water. 
B)  light, carbon dioxide, and water. 
C)  carbon dioxide, oxygen, and water. 
D)  carbon dioxide and oxygen. 
E)  light, carbon dioxide, oxygen, and water. 
A)  oxygen and water. 
B)  light, carbon dioxide, and water. 
C)  carbon dioxide, oxygen, and water. 
D)  carbon dioxide and oxygen. 
E)  light, carbon dioxide, oxygen, and water.

Question 13

In addition to sunlight and carbon dioxide,algae growth requires

Accepted Answer

A)  oxygen, water, and nutrients. 
B)  potassium and phosphates. 
C)  water and nutrients. 
D)  nitrogen and oxygen. 
E)  oxygen and water. 
A)  oxygen, water, and nutrients. 
B)  potassium and phosphates. 
C)  water and nutrients. 
D)  nitrogen and oxygen. 
E)  oxygen and water.

Question 14

Which car would have the most efficient engine in terms of energy conversion?

Accepted Answer

A)  a luxury truck with 20 mpg 
B)  a sports vehicle with 25 mpg 
C)  an SUV with 28 mpg 
D)  a compact with 30 mpg 
E)  a bus with 32 mpg 
A)  a luxury truck with 20 mpg 
B)  a sports vehicle with 25 mpg 
C)  an SUV with 28 mpg 
D)  a compact with 30 mpg 
E)  a bus with 32 mpg

Question 15

Define autotroph.

Accepted Answer

An organism that is capable of

Question 16

The conversion of inorganic carbon to organic carbon is called

Accepted Answer

A)  carbon conversion. 
B)  carbon sequestration. 
C)  carbon fixation. 
D)  carbon exchange. 
E)  carbon bonding. 
A)  carbon conversion. 
B)  carbon sequestration. 
C)  carbon fixation. 
D)  carbon exchange. 
E)  carbon bonding.

Question 17

The less efficient an organism is in the conversion of energy from chemical to kinetic forms to do work,the more it will produce

Accepted Answer

A)  heat in the form kinetic energy. 
B)  heat in the form of mechanical energy. 
C)  heat in the form of radiant energy. 
D)  heat in the form chemical energy. 
E)  heat in the form potential energy. 
A)  heat in the form kinetic energy. 
B)  heat in the form of mechanical energy. 
C)  heat in the form of radiant energy. 
D)  heat in the form chemical energy. 
E)  heat in the form potential energy.

Question 18

What are the inputs and outputs for the process of photosynthesis?

Accepted Answer

Inputs-water,CO₂,and

Question 19

Chlorophyll absorbs what color(s)of light?

Accepted Answer

A)  red and blue 
B)  green and blue 
C)  green, red and blue 
D)  all visible colors 
E)  green only 
A)  red and blue 
B)  green and blue 
C)  green, red and blue 
D)  all visible colors 
E)  green only

Question 20

Which statement about an autotroph is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A)  produces carbohydrates and requires carbon dioxide 
B)  uses inorganic materials for nutrients 
C)  requires an input of light or chemical energy 
D)  makes its own food 
E)  is dependent on other organisms for its food 
A)  produces carbohydrates and requires carbon dioxide 
B)  uses inorganic materials for nutrients 
C)  requires an input of light or chemical energy 
D)  makes its own food 
E)  is dependent on other organisms for its food

Exam 5: Energy Flow and Photosynthesis the Future of Fuel

Which of these colors of light has the shortest wavelength?

Which of the following organisms is NOT an autotroph?

Is corn a good source for biofuels? Give at least two reasons why or why not.

Algae make oil in order to

Currently in the United States,the most commonly used renewable energy source is

If your car runs out of gas,the energy that was contained in the gas has

All energy in the biological world ultimately originates from

The O2 released during photosynthesis comes from splitting

Today you can go into a store specializing in nutrition products and buy a nutritional supplement composed of ground spirulina,a species of cyanobacterium.Ancient artwork and texts show Aztecs farming and harvesting spirulina.Of what value is cultivated spirulina?

Define heterotroph.

What is the difference between an autotroph and a heterotroph? Give an example of each.

Photosynthesis would not occur in the absence of

In addition to sunlight and carbon dioxide,algae growth requires

Which car would have the most efficient engine in terms of energy conversion?

Define autotroph.

The conversion of inorganic carbon to organic carbon is called

The less efficient an organism is in the conversion of energy from chemical to kinetic forms to do work,the more it will produce

What are the inputs and outputs for the process of photosynthesis?

Chlorophyll absorbs what color(s)of light?

Which statement about an autotroph is NOT true?

The Process of Science Java Report

Chemistry and Molecules of Life Mission to Mars

Cell Function and Structure Wonder Drug

Nutrition,metabolism,enzymes the Peanut Butter Project

Dietary Energy and Cellular Respiration Supersize Me

DNA Structure and Replication Biologically Unique

Genes to Proteins Medicine From Milk

Cell Division and Mitosis Natures Pharmacy

Mutations and Cancer Fighting Fate

Single-Gene Inheritance and Meiosis Rock for a Cause

Complex Inheritance Qa: Genetics

Stem Cells and Cell Differentiation Grow Your Own

Natural Selection and Adaptation Bugs That Resist Drugs

A: Nonadaptive Evolution and Speciation Urban Evolution

B: Nonadaptive Evolution and Speciation Urban Evolution

Evidence for Evolution a Fish With Fingers

Life on Earth Qa: Evolution

Prokaryotic Diversity Lost City

A: Eukaryotic Diversity Rain Forest Riches

B: Eukaryotic Diversity Rain Forest Riches

Human Evolution Skin Deep

A: Population Ecology on the Tracks of Wolves and Moose

B: Population Ecology on the Tracks of Wolves and Moose

A: Community Ecology Whats Happening to Honey Bees

B: Community Ecology Whats Happening to Honey Bees

A: Ecosystem Ecology the Heat Is on

B: Ecosystem Ecology the Heat Is on

A: Sustainability the Makings of a Green City

B: Sustainability the Makings of a Green City

A: Overview of Physiology Man Versus Mountain

B: Overview of Physiology Man Versus Mountain

Digestive System Drastic Measures

A: Cardiovascular System Death in Bogalusa

B: Cardiovascular System Death in Bogalusa

Respiratory System Peak Performance

A: Central Nervous System Smoke on the Brain

B: Central Nervous System Smoke on the Brain

Reproductive System Too Many Multiples

Immune System Viral Mysteries

A: Plant Physiology

B: Plant Physiology

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