Biology EOC Review 2 (Ecology & Life Functions)

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What is exponential growth in populations?

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Exponential growth shows growth of a population well under carrying capacity.

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What are the products of photosynthesis?

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The products of photosynthesis are glucose and oxygen.

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What is xylem?

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Xylem is a vascular tissue that carries water and minerals from the root up to the plants.

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How would a scientist classify a deer tick that feeds on the blood of deer?

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A deer tick would be classified as a parasite.

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Which process of the carbon cycle removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere?

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Photosynthesis removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

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Define carrying capacity.

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Carrying capacity is the maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can support sustainably.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs light energy, primarily from the sun, to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

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What is the difference between a food chain and a food web?

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A food chain is a linear sequence of organisms through which nutrients and energy pass, while a food web is a complex network of interconnected food chains.

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What is the significance of decomposers in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organic matter, recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.

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What is the difference between a producer and a consumer?

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Producres are organisms that produce their own food (e.g., plants), while consumers are organisms that eat other organisms for energy.