STAAR Review 1

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What are primates most closely related to according to cladograms?

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Rodents and Rabbits.

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What are non-native species that cause harm in their new area called?

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Invasive Species.

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In a dihybrid cross, what percentage of offspring are white cats if the result is 25%?

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25%.

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What is a sugar, phosphate, and nitrogenous base collectively referred to in a DNA molecule?

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Nucleotide.

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What is a species that has a disproportionately large effect on its environment called?

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Keystone Species.

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Define 'Invasive Species'.

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Non-native species whose introduction causes harm to the new area, potentially leading to extinction of native species and reduced biodiversity.

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What is the role of a 'Keystone Species' in an ecosystem?

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They play a crucial role in maintaining the structure of an ecological community, affecting many other organisms.

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What is a 'Nucleotide'?

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The basic building block of DNA and RNA, consisting of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.

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What is the impact of 'Invasive Species' on biodiversity?

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They can lead to the extinction of native species and reduce overall biodiversity.

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What does a cladogram illustrate?

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The evolutionary relationships among various species.