MidTerm Exam 2024

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What is a cell?

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The smallest unit of life.

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Why is genetic variation important in a population?

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It increases the population's ability to adapt to changing environments.

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What is variation in biology?

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Differences between individuals of the same species.

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What is natural selection?

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The process where organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.

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What is homeostasis?

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The ability of an organism to maintain a stable internal environment.

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What is extinction?

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The end of an organism or a group of organisms, typically due to environmental changes or loss of habitat.

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How do energy levels change in a food chain?

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Energy decreases as you move up the food chain, with producers having the most energy and top predators having the least.

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What is a producer in an ecosystem?

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An organism that can make its own food, typically through photosynthesis, like plants.

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What is a consumer in an ecosystem?

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An organism that eats other organisms for energy.

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What is the formula to calculate speed?

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Speed = Distance / Time.