Africa Storyline Review

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

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The offspring genotype can be C/D, which means the father contributed allele D.

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Calculate the Net Energy gained if a sea turtle eats 2 fish, 1 jellyfish, and 3 squid.

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The Net Energy gained is 925.

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What is the term for substances that do not mix well with water?

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Hydrophobic.

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What type of niche partitioning occurs when two species use the same resource at different times?

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Temporal (Time) Partitioning.

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What are alleles?

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Alleles are different variations of the same gene.

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What is the definition of a gene?

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A gene is a segment of DNA that contains the instructions for building a specific protein.

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What is the difference between hydrophobic and hydrophilic substances?

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Hydrophobic substances repel water, while hydrophilic substances attract water.

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What is niche partitioning?

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Niche partitioning is the process by which competing species use the environment differently to coexist.

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What is the role of alleles in genetics?

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Alleles determine the variations of traits that an organism can express.

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What is the significance of genotype in an organism?

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Genotype refers to the genetic makeup of an organism, influencing its traits.