Biology 1st Semester 2022

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What is ecological succession?

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The series of predictable changes that occurs in a community over time.

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What is homeostasis?

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The ability of living things to maintain a relatively stable internal environment.

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What is metabolism?

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The chemical reactions through which an organism builds or breaks down materials as it carries out its life processes.

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What gas is likely collected from a planet in bright sunlight at 27°C?

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Oxygen.

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What did Schleiden and Schwann conclude about cells?

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All plants and animals are made of cells.

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Define population growth.

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The increase in the number of individuals in a population.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in plants?

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Chlorophyll is a pigment that absorbs light energy for photosynthesis.

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What is the difference between synthesis and decomposition?

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Synthesis is the process of building complex substances from simpler ones, while decomposition is the breakdown of complex substances into simpler ones.

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What is the significance of the cell theory?

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The cell theory states that all living things are composed of cells, which are the basic units of life.

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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The cell membrane regulates what enters and leaves the cell, maintaining homeostasis.