Describe How Organisms Can Be Classified in Terms of Their

question 14

Essay

Describe how organisms can be classified in terms of their nutritional pattern. Specifically categorize organisms in terms of how they obtain organic carbon, the source of electrons for their redox reactions, and the source of energy to make ATP. Finally, use correct terminology to combine these categories to organize the types of organisms by their metabolic strategies.

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Definitions:

Ureter

A tube that carries urine from the kidneys to the bladder.

Urinary Bladder

A hollow muscular organ that stores urine from the kidneys before it is excreted from the body.

Podocytes

Specialized cells in the kidney that form part of the filtration barrier, wrapping around the capillaries of the glomerulus to prevent the passage of large molecules.

Filtration Slits

Gaps between podocyte extensions in the kidney that filter blood, allowing certain molecules to pass while retaining larger ones.