H Homeostasis Summative Review

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What is homeostasis?

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Homeostasis is the process by which living organisms maintain a stable internal environment despite changes in external conditions.

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What role do decomposers play in the carbon cycle?

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Decomposers break down dead organic matter, returning carbon to the atmosphere through respiration.

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What is the difference between biotic and abiotic factors?

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Biotic factors are living components of an ecosystem (e.g., plants, animals), while abiotic factors are non-living components (e.g., water, air, temperature).

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How do plants contribute to the carbon cycle?

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Plants take in carbon dioxide from the atmosphere during photosynthesis, converting it into organic matter.

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What is respiration in the context of the carbon cycle?

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Respiration is the process by which organisms convert glucose and oxygen into energy, releasing carbon dioxide back into the atmosphere.

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What is the significance of proteins in cell membranes?

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Proteins in cell membranes help with transport, communication, and structural support.

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What is predation?

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Predation is a biotic interaction where one organism (the predator) hunts and consumes another organism (the prey).

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What is the role of cholesterol in cell membranes?

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Cholesterol helps to stabilize cell membranes and maintain their fluidity.

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What is the function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

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Carbohydrates provide energy and serve as structural components in cells.

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What is the primary gas that producers take in during photosynthesis?

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Producers take in carbon dioxide during photosynthesis.