Biology Semester Study Guide

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What is carrying capacity?

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The maximum population size of a species that an environment can sustain indefinitely without being degraded.

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At what population was carrying capacity met?

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1000

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What term describes water's ability to stick to other materials?

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Adhesion

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What is cohesion in relation to water?

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The tendency of water molecules to stick to each other due to hydrogen bonding.

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What is the correct order of biological organization from smallest to largest?

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Organism, population, community, ecosystem, biosphere.

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What type of bond is found between water molecules?

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Hydrogen bonds.

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Where do light-dependent reactions occur in plants?

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In the thylakoids, which are part of the chloroplast.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs light energy, primarily from the sun, to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

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Define ecosystem.

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A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.

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What is the difference between a population and a community?

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A population is a group of individuals of the same species living in a specific area, while a community consists of different species interacting in a given area.