Ecosystems and Cellular Processes

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What is biodiversity?

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular ecosystem, including the number of different species, genetic diversity, and the variety of ecosystems.

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Which ecosystem typically has the highest biodiversity?

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Tropical rainforests are known to have the highest biodiversity due to their warm climate and abundant resources.

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What is the role of photosynthesis in an ecosystem?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which plants convert sunlight into chemical energy, producing glucose and oxygen, which are essential for life.

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What is cellular respiration?

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Cellular respiration is the process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy, producing carbon dioxide and water as byproducts.

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How are photosynthesis and cellular respiration interdependent?

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Photosynthesis produces glucose and oxygen, which are used in cellular respiration to release energy, while cellular respiration produces carbon dioxide and water, which are used in photosynthesis.

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What are primary consumers?

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Primary consumers are organisms that eat producers (plants) to obtain energy, such as herbivores.

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How do pesticides affect ecosystems?

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Pesticides can accumulate in the bodies of primary consumers, leading to toxic effects and disrupting the food chain.

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What happens to enzymes at optimal temperature?

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At optimal temperature, enzymes function efficiently, speeding up chemical reactions.

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What occurs to enzymes when the temperature exceeds optimal levels?

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Enzymes denature or unfold when exposed to temperatures beyond their optimal range, losing their functionality.

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What is the relationship between temperature and enzyme activity?

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As temperature increases, enzyme activity increases up to a certain point, after which it declines due to denaturation.