Question

Drag the labels onto the flowchart to show the relationship between the production of photons by the sun (Engelmann’s light source) and the distribution of bacteria that Engelmann observed under his microscope. Not all labels will be used.

Answer 1

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Explanation:

1. Sun emits photons at all wavelengths

2. Prism disperses sunlight into individual wavelengths

3. Alga"s photosynthetic pigments absorb photons at specific wavelengths  

4. Absorbed photons drive photosynthesis in alga.

5. Alga gives off oxygen as it photosynthesizes

6. Bacteria attracted to regions of highest oxygen concentration

7. Number of bacteria in different wavelength regions counted