Biology Fall Review 2017

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What is the equation for photosynthesis?

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water + carbon dioxide + sunlight yields oxygen + sugar

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What does abiotic refer to?

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Nonliving factors in an ecosystem.

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Which organism receives the highest percentage of energy from the sun in a food chain: bunny, coyote, or cougar?

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Bunny, as it is a primary producer.

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What are the main components of a homemade cake?

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Flour, sugar, eggs, and oil, which provide protein, sugar, starch, and lipids.

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What happens to cells placed in a strong salt solution?

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Water will pass out of the cell.

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Define photosynthesis.

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The process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

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What is an ecosystem?

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A community of living organisms interacting with their environment.

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What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis.

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What is the difference between biotic and abiotic factors?

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Biotic factors are living components, while abiotic factors are nonliving components of an ecosystem.

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What is cellular respiration?

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The process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy, carbon dioxide, and water.