Fall Semester Final Bio Honors Review

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What is a K-strategist?

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K-strategists are species that produce fewer offspring but invest more time and resources into raising them, leading to higher survival rates. Examples include elephants and humans.

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What are the products of the light reactions in photosynthesis?

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The products of the light reactions are ATP, NADPH, and Oxygen.

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What condition leads to a growing population?

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A growing population occurs when the birth rate is greater than the death rate.

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How does urban growth impact desert biodiversity?

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Urban growth typically decreases biodiversity in desert environments by destroying habitats for development.

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What is commensalism?

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Commensalism is a type of species interaction where one species benefits while the other is neither helped nor harmed, such as a decorator crab using sponges for camouflage.

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Define photosynthesis.

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll, converting carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

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What is the role of ATP in cellular processes?

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ATP (adenosine triphosphate) serves as the primary energy carrier in cells, providing energy for various biochemical reactions.

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Explain the concept of biodiversity.

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem, including the number of different species, genetic diversity, and ecosystem diversity.

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What is the difference between immigration and emigration?

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Immigration is the movement of individuals into a population, while emigration is the movement of individuals out of a population.

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What is the significance of the birth rate in population dynamics?

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The birth rate is crucial in determining population growth; a higher birth rate can lead to population increase, while a lower birth rate can lead to decline.