Growth of Organisms Flashcard Review

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What are the two types of factors that influence the growth of organisms?

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Biotic and abiotic factors.

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What term describes the factors in an ecosystem that influence living organisms?

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Environmental factors.

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What provides evidence that genetic factors influence plant growth?

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Seeds from several different plants are planted under identical conditions and found to grow at different rates.

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What are genetic factors?

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Genetic factors are traits that result from specific alleles carried by an individual.

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Why do flowers bend toward a window?

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To absorb as much sunlight as possible to be able to make food.

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What is the role of environmental factors in the growth of organisms?

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Environmental factors can affect the availability of resources, conditions for growth, and overall health of organisms.

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Can you name an abiotic factor that influences plant growth?

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Examples include sunlight, water, soil nutrients, and temperature.

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What is the difference between biotic and abiotic factors?

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Biotic factors are living components of an ecosystem, while abiotic factors are non-living physical and chemical elements.

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How do genetic factors affect the growth rate of plants?

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Genetic factors can determine traits such as height, leaf size, and resistance to disease, which can influence growth rates.

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What is an example of a biotic factor that can influence the growth of organisms?

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Competition for resources, predation, and symbiotic relationships.

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