Biodiversity

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What is biodiversity?

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

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Why is genetic engineering beneficial for crops like corn?

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Genetic engineering can make crops immune to diseases, allowing for increased production and better food security.

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What are variations in a species?

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Variations are slight differences in inherited traits among individual members of the same species, such as fur color in rabbits.

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What is natural selection?

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Natural selection is the process by which organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.

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How do light-colored tree trunks affect moth populations?

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Light-colored tree trunks favor light-colored moths, as they are less visible to predators in that environment.

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What is a keystone species?

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A keystone species is a species that has a disproportionately large effect on its environment relative to its abundance.

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What happens to biodiversity when a keystone species is removed?

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Removing a keystone species typically leads to a decrease in biodiversity within the ecosystem.

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How does increased carbon dioxide contribute to global warming?

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Increased carbon dioxide traps more heat in the atmosphere, contributing to global warming.

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What are adaptations?

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Adaptations are traits that enhance an organism's ability to survive and reproduce in its environment.

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What is the difference between homologous and analogous structures?

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Homologous structures are similar due to shared ancestry, while analogous structures are similar due to convergent evolution, not shared ancestry.