Energy and Biogeochemical Cycles

Biology

In ________, work describes any displacement against any force that living things encounter or generate.

Complex polymers

________ are synthesized out of the simpler monomeric subunits.

negative feedback mechanism

The ________ serves as a source of stability for the entire population.

energy

The ________ that fuels the work to be done in a given living system is NOT compartmentalized to that system alone.

biogeochemical cycles

Hence, ________ provide a linkage between the living organisms with their co- living organisms and abiotic factors.

transfer of energy

The ________ to another system will always increase until the release of heat.

next trophic level

10 % of the energy is transferred from one trophic level to the ________.

Complex polymer

________ is broken down into its monomeric subunits.

Negative Feedback Mechanism

The ________ negates the effect of the stimulus or input.

Example of a Biological Process that uses Work

Process of OSMOSIS

Energy Pyramid Pattern

10% RULE

Ex

Photosynthesis

Ex

Process of aerobic respiration

Example

Population Regulatory Mechanisms

Energy

The capacity to do work

Work

Displacement of any body against an opposing force

Anabolism

The building up procedure

Catabolism

The breaking down procedure

Ecosystem Feedback

A counter-bouncing effect that helps regulate the overall state of the ecosystem

Negative Feedback Mechanism

Negates the effect of the stimulus or input.

Positive Feedback Mechanism

Further reinforces or enhances the effect of the stimulus or input.

Biogeochemical Cycle

The movement of chemicals elements from biotic (organisms) to abiotic (atmosphere, marine, and fresh waters, soils, and rocks) components and vice-versa