Elephant Storyline Review

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What is the most direct effect of a decrease in fish population on the aquatic ecosystem?

Back

The zooplankton population will increase in size.

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How do plants obtain their nitrogen needs?

Back

Plants obtain their nitrogen needs through nitrogen-fixing bacteria.

Front

What lab technique is used to amplify DNA sequences?

Back

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) is used to amplify DNA sequences.

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What is the correct claim for a crime scene when evidence is insufficient?

Back

Need more evidence to make a claim.

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What type of niche partitioning allows giraffes to eat food at the top of trees?

Back

Height niche partitioning.

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Define 'ecosystem'.

Back

An ecosystem is a community of living organisms and their physical environment interacting as a system.

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What is denitrification?

Back

Denitrification is the process by which bacteria convert nitrates into nitrogen gas, releasing it into the atmosphere.

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Explain the role of phytoplankton in aquatic ecosystems.

Back

Phytoplankton are primary producers that convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis, forming the base of the aquatic food web.

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What is the significance of DNA fingerprinting?

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DNA fingerprinting is used for identifying individuals based on unique patterns in their DNA.

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What is niche partitioning?

Back

Niche partitioning is the process by which competing species use the environment differently to coexist.