Homeostasis

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What is homeostasis?

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Homeostasis is the process by which living organisms maintain a stable internal environment despite changes in external conditions.

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What is carrying capacity?

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Carrying capacity is the maximum number of individuals of a species that an ecosystem can sustainably support.

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What is a keystone species?

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A keystone species is a species that has a disproportionately large effect on its environment relative to its abundance.

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What happens to prey population if a predator is removed from an ecosystem?

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The prey population would likely increase due to the absence of predation.

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Where does cellular respiration occur in a cell?

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Cellular respiration takes place in the mitochondria.

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What is the role of alveoli in gas exchange?

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Alveoli are tiny air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs, allowing oxygen to enter the blood and carbon dioxide to be expelled.

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What is diffusion in the context of gas exchange?

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Diffusion is the process by which molecules move from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration, such as oxygen moving into the blood.

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What are biotic factors?

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Biotic factors are the living components of an ecosystem, such as plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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What are abiotic factors?

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Abiotic factors are the non-living components of an ecosystem, such as temperature, water, and soil.

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How do organisms respond to changes in their environment?

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Organisms respond to environmental changes through various mechanisms, including behavioral changes, physiological adjustments, and structural adaptations.