Africa Storyline Review

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What is the genotype of an offspring if the mother is A/C and the father is C/D?

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The offspring genotype can be C/D or A/C, depending on the alleles inherited from each parent.

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What allele did the father give to the offspring with genotype C/D?

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The father gave the allele D.

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What is biological fitness in the context of animal behavior?

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Biological fitness refers to an organism's ability to survive and reproduce in its environment.

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How does hunting in groups improve a lion's biological fitness?

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Hunting in groups increases the efficiency of capturing prey, leading to more successful hunts and better survival rates.

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What percentage of energy is typically transferred from a prey animal to a predator in an ecological food chain?

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Typically, about 10% of the energy is transferred from prey to predator.

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What is the energy transfer percentage from an Eastern Cottontail Rabbit to a red-tailed hawk?

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12%.

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What are proteins made of?

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Proteins are made of long chains of amino acids.

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Define genotype.

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Genotype is the genetic constitution of an individual, represented by the alleles inherited from the parents.

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What is the difference between genotype and phenotype?

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Genotype refers to the genetic makeup, while phenotype is the observable characteristics resulting from the genotype.

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What is a monomer?

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A monomer is a small molecule that can join together with other similar molecules to form a polymer.