A fish feeds on algae in a pond. As a result, there is an energy transfer between trophic levels in the ecosystem. What is the name of the cellular process that releases energy from the algae so it can be used by the fish?

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25 April, 02:28

A fish feeds on algae in a pond. As a result, there is an energy transfer between trophic levels in the ecosystem. What is the name of the cellular process that releases energy from the algae so it can be used by the fish?

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Margaret · Answer 1

Cellular respiration is a process through which the glucose in food is oxidised and broken into carbon dioxide and water as products. Also there is release in energy in the form of ATP.

The fish will assimilate the food by oxidizing the glucose present in algae as a result of this the food will be broken into simple components along with energy which can be used for metabolism in fish.

Phillip Blair · Answer 2

Cellular respiration