Biology EOC Review

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What is the independent variable in an experiment?

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The independent variable is the factor that is changed or controlled in a scientific experiment to test its effects on the dependent variable.

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What is natural selection?

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Natural selection is the process where organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.

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Define ecosystem.

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms and their interactions with their environment, including both biotic and abiotic components.

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What is ATP?

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ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is a molecule that carries energy within cells.

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What is carrying capacity?

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

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What is a dependent variable?

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The dependent variable is the factor that is measured or observed in an experiment, which is affected by changes in the independent variable.

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What is a habitat?

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A habitat is the natural environment in which a species lives, including all living and nonliving factors.

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What is a population in biology?

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A population is a group of individuals of the same species that live in the same area and interact with each other.

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What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers, such as plants, convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis, forming the base of the food chain.

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What is a food chain?

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A food chain is a linear sequence of organisms through which nutrients and energy pass as one organism eats another.