Biology Sem 1 wk 1

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What is a biological community?

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A biological community is a group of interacting organisms of different species living in the same area.

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What is mutualism?

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Mutualism is a type of symbiotic relationship where both species benefit from the interaction.

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What defines a heterotroph?

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A heterotroph is an organism that cannot produce its own food and must consume other organisms for energy.

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What is an herbivore?

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An herbivore is an animal that primarily eats plants.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment.

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What is the significance of currents in a river ecosystem?

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Currents can prevent the accumulation of organic matter, affecting the types of species that can thrive there.

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What biome is characterized by large herds of grazing herbivores?

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Grassland is the biome that once contained huge herds of grazing herbivores in the United States.

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What role do autotrophs play in an ecosystem?

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Autotrophs are organisms that produce their own food, typically through photosynthesis, and serve as the primary producers in an ecosystem.

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What is the difference between a population and a community?

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A population is a group of individuals of the same species living in a specific area, while a community includes all the different species in that area.

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What is the role of algae in aquatic ecosystems?

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Algae are primary producers in aquatic ecosystems, providing food and oxygen for other organisms.