1st 9 weeks Biology Review

Front

What are the trophic levels in an ecosystem from lowest to highest?

Back

Primary producer, primary consumer, secondary consumer, tertiary consumer.

Front

Who is considered a primary consumer in a food chain?

Back

A primary consumer is an organism that eats primary producers; for example, a rabbit.

Front

What is the primary function of lipids in living organisms?

Back

Storing energy.

Front

In which zone of the ocean does most sealife live?

Back

Photic zone.

Front

What is the trend in global water demand?

Back

The demand for water around the world is increasing.

Front

Define primary producer.

Back

An organism that produces its own food through photosynthesis or chemosynthesis, forming the base of the food chain.

Front

What role do secondary consumers play in an ecosystem?

Back

Secondary consumers are organisms that eat primary consumers.

Front

What are macromolecules?

Back

Large molecules essential for life, including carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.

Front

What is the main function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

Back

Providing energy and serving as structural components.

Front

What is the difference between a food chain and a food web?

Back

A food chain is a linear sequence of organisms through which nutrients and energy pass, while a food web is a complex network of interconnected food chains.