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Microorganisms such as algae are photosynthetic and convert energy from the sunlight into usable energy for organisms. Since organisms are inefficient at converting energy when consuming organisms, there needs to be a constant inflow of energy to sustain higher levels of the food chain. The loss of energy also explains why there are lesser numbers of organisms higher up on the food chain.
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Why is it that dried food sample can contain lower numbers of microorganisms?
Why is it that dried food sample can contain lower numbers of microorganisms
In what ways are microorganisms are important in the food and agricultural industries?
Nature uses microorganisms to carry out fermentation processes, and for thousands of years mankind has used yeasts, moulds and bacteria to make food products such as bread, beer, wine, vinegar, yoghurt and cheese, as well as fermented fish, meat and vegetables.
What are some examples of hierarchy in biology?
Food chains/webs.
What are the uses of microorganisims?
Microorganisms are used in food such as cheese and yogurt.
How do 2 food chains link together to make a food web?
to make it you need ba several food chain to make a food web
Are microorganisms important in food chains?
No, all food chains must start with a producer that harvests energy from the sun, and distributes it throughout the ecosystem.
What forms the basis of all food chains in the open ocean?
One-celled organisms called diatoms are the beginning of most ocean food chains.
Describe the role of algae in ocean food chains?
The role of Algae in Ocean and food chains is to be producer for all different kind of consumer. in the food chain its show the feeding relation to consumer.
What are two ocean food chains?
one ocean food chain is plankton, fish, bigger fish, whales
Are insects important in food chains?
Yes
Describe the importance of protists in the ocean?
Here are four reasons Protists are important on the Earth.Fixes Co2 (carbon)Produce OxygenClean large bodies of waterThey are the start of food webs/chains (Provides food)
What is the ultimate source for energy for food chains and webs?
microorganisms
How are plants important to most food chains?
Because there producers of most natural food
How can food spread diseases?
food can be carriers of microorganisms. remember that food can serve as a good culture medium for these microorganisms to thrive. that is why to prevent such spread of foodborne diseases it is really important to wash the food thoroughly and to cook them properly.
What are food chains that overlap?
food chains that overlap I think are called overlapping food chains. Food chains that overlap are called overlapping food chains.
What food chains exist in the ocean?
I think it's seaweed, plankton, and then... probably grass... look it up!!
Why is the ocean important to us?
The ocean provides food, oil and transportation.
