Practice Test (#50-103) - For 1st Semester Final

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What are organisms that feed on dead matter called?

Back

Detritivores

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What is the purpose of cellular respiration in cells?

Back

It transforms sugar into a usable form of energy (ATP).

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What is the process called when enzymes lose their structure and function at high temperatures?

Back

Denaturation

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What is the function of ATP?

Back

It releases energy for life functions.

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What does the term 'abiotic' mean?

Back

Nonliving things.

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What is the role of detritivores in an ecosystem?

Back

They help in the decomposition of dead organic matter.

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What is the main product of cellular respiration?

Back

ATP (adenosine triphosphate).

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What happens to enzymes when they are denatured?

Back

They lose their structure and function.

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What is the difference between biotic and abiotic factors?

Back

Biotic factors are living things, while abiotic factors are nonliving things.

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What is an example of an abiotic factor in an ecosystem?

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Water, sunlight, temperature.