AICE Marine Ch 13 Review

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What are amino acids?

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Amino acids are organic compounds that serve as the building blocks of proteins.

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What is an apex predator?

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An apex predator is a predator at the top of a food chain, with no natural predators of its own.

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What process do chemoautotrophs use to produce energy?

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Chemoautotrophs use chemosynthesis to produce energy from inorganic compounds.

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What type of relationship do remora fish and rays have?

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Remora fish and rays have a commensalism relationship, where one benefits and the other is neither helped nor harmed.

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What is an ectoparasite?

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An ectoparasite is a parasite that lives on the outside of its host, such as fleas or lice.

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Define chemosynthesis.

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Chemosynthesis is the process by which certain organisms convert inorganic compounds into organic matter using chemical energy.

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What is the role of proteins in biological systems?

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Proteins serve as structural components, enzymes, and play roles in signaling and immune responses.

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Explain the concept of mutualism.

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

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

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A food web is a complex network of feeding relationships, while a food chain is a linear sequence of who eats whom.

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What is the significance of apex predators in an ecosystem?

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Apex predators help maintain the balance of ecosystems by controlling the populations of other species.