Bio Unit 1 Review

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What is the process that removes carbon from the atmosphere?

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Photosynthesis is the process that removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and converts it into glucose and oxygen using sunlight.

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What type of adaptation do parrots' special feet represent?

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Structural Adaptation: Parrots have two toes on the front and back of their feet, which help them cling to branches.

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How would you best describe a community in ecological terms?

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A community is a group of different species living together in a specific area, such as sharks, groupers, anemones, and shrimp on a coral reef.

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What is the correct order of ecological organization from smallest to largest?

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The correct order is: organism, population, community, ecosystem, biome, biosphere.

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What is phosphorous needed for in organisms?

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Phosphorous is essential for the production of ADP, ATP, cellular membranes, and nucleic acids (DNA and RNA).

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Define photosynthesis.

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

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What is a structural adaptation?

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A structural adaptation is a physical feature of an organism that enhances its survival in its environment.

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What is a behavioral adaptation?

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A behavioral adaptation is an action or behavior that an organism exhibits to survive in its environment.

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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 difference between a population and a community?

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A population consists of individuals of the same species living in a specific area, while a community includes multiple species interacting in that area.