Photosynthetic Organisms

I. Photosynthetic organisms are those who convert the sun’s energy through a process called photosynthesis. They are also referred to as autotrophs. These organisms include plants, algae, and some bacteria. These organisms take in energy from the sun and water. They then complete the steps of photosynthesis and produce oxygen and glucose. All living organisms on earth require oxygen to survive. Plants provide a continuous supply of oxygen for these organisms. Without plants, there would be less oxygen molecules present in the atmosphere, creating a potential threat to organisms that require oxygen.

a. The photosynthetic organisms use their internal makeup to carry out the process of photosynthesis. Their makeup is different from that of organisms such as animals. Plant and algae cells contain chloroplasts where photosynthesis takes place. The light reactions of photosynthesis drive the transformation of solar energy into ATP. The chloroplasts of plants contain pigment molecules (chlorophyll) which are responsible for capturing the light from the

The way to get the largest amount of energy rom algae would be to eat it directly. If the algae would have been fed to the cow first, the energy would have also been consumed by the cow. The energy produced by the algae would then be used directly by the cow’s cells. It would use the energy to perform its everyday functions much like a human would. This means that when the human were to consume the cow, there would not be any energy left from the algae. When referring to the pyramid of life, it can be seen that the sun has the most energy. This is the reason why photosynthetic organisms are next on the pyramid. They get energy directly from the sun where as other organisms must get energy from other resources. If the human were to eat the algae instead, they would get a larger amount of energy. This is because according to the pyramid, plants have a larger amount of stored energy than cows, also known as