Misc: what nationality was the ponderosa's cook?

Questions

'Photosynthesis' is the process by which light converts carbon dioxide & water to sugar (glucose) & what substance?

Phylum or superphylum of common but inconspicuous, often microscopic worms?

Physical or behavioral resemblance of one species to another to benefit itself or, in effect, sometimes both species?

Pigs, walruses & light-colored horses can get a _________?

Pinocchio is Italian meaning what?