Elephant Storyline Unit Review

Front

What is the monomer of proteins?

Back

Amino acid

Front

If there are 2,000,000 kcal available at the producer level, how many kcal will be available at the secondary consumer level?

Back

20,000 kcal

Front

How would a starfish population change over time if sea turtles (predators) preferred to eat dark colored starfish?

Back

The population would become lighter in color over time.

Front

What is a keystone species?

Back

A species that keeps the ecosystem balanced and if removed it would fall apart.

Front

What allele did the FATHER give to the baby if the baby genotype is C/D, mother genotype is A/C, and father genotype is C/D?

Back

D

Front

Define a monomer.

Back

A monomer is a small molecule that can join together with other similar molecules to form a larger polymer.

Front

What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

Back

Producers convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis, forming the base of the food chain.

Front

Explain the concept of energy transfer in an ecosystem.

Back

Energy transfer in an ecosystem refers to the flow of energy from one trophic level to another, typically decreasing as it moves up the food chain.

Front

What is natural selection?

Back

Natural selection is the process where organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.

Front

What is the significance of genetic variation in a population?

Back

Genetic variation is crucial for a population's ability to adapt to changing environments and survive.