STARR Biology EOC Review

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What is adaptation in biology?

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Adaptation refers to the process by which a species becomes better suited to its environment through changes in its physical or behavioral traits.

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Give an example of adaptation in animals.

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The white feathers of a snowy owl allow it to blend in with its snowy environment, helping it avoid predators and hunt more effectively.

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What is the advantage of having different shaped beaks in birds?

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Different shaped beaks allow birds to access various types of food available in their environment, enhancing their survival.

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Which species is most closely related to toothed whales based on DNA?

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The baleen whale has DNA that is most similar to that of toothed whales.

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What is transcription in biology?

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Transcription is the process of copying a segment of DNA into RNA, which is essential for protein synthesis.

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What is commensalism?

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Commensalism is a type of symbiotic relationship where one species benefits while the other is neither helped nor harmed.

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Provide an example of commensalism.

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Cattle egrets forage among cattle, benefiting from the insects stirred up by the cattle, while the cattle are unaffected.

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What is mutualism?

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Mutualism is a symbiotic relationship where both species benefit from the interaction.

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What is parasitism?

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Parasitism is a relationship where one organism benefits at the expense of another, often harming it.

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Define environmental change in the context of biology.

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Environmental change refers to alterations in the ecosystem that can affect the survival and adaptation of species.