Gen Bio Fall 24 Semester Final Review

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What is homeostasis?

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The ability of an organism to maintain stable internal conditions.

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What is succession in ecology?

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The process by which ecosystems change and develop over time.

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Why do large bodies of water not quickly fluctuate in temperature?

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Water has a high heat capacity.

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What is an example of a macromolecule?

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Protein.

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What is a food web?

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A system of interlocking and interdependent food chains.

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Define ecosystem.

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A community of living organisms and their interactions with their environment.

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What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis.

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

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A food chain is a linear sequence of organisms, while a food web is a complex network of interrelated food chains.

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What is the significance of biodiversity in an ecosystem?

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Biodiversity enhances ecosystem resilience and stability.

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What is the function of decomposers?

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Decomposers break down dead organic matter, recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.