2024-2025 Midterm Final Study Guide

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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It controls which substances enter and exit the cell.

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What is the ultimate source of energy for most ecosystems?

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The sun.

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What provides primary consumers with energy in an ecosystem?

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Producers.

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What are moisture, oxygen, carbon dioxide, light, and minerals examples of?

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Abiotic factors.

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Does simple diffusion require energy?

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No.

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What is photosynthesis?

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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 cellular respiration?

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The process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy, carbon dioxide, and water.

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What are producers in an ecosystem?

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Organisms that produce their own food, typically through photosynthesis.

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What are primary consumers?

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Organisms that eat producers; they are herbivores.

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What is the role of sunlight in an ecosystem?

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It provides the energy necessary for photosynthesis.