Homeostasis Storyline Review

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What is homeostasis?

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The process by which living organisms regulate their internal environment to maintain stable, constant conditions despite external changes.

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What is a secondary consumer?

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An organism that eats primary consumers; in the food chain, it is typically a carnivore or omnivore.

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What is carrying capacity?

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The maximum population size of a species that the environment can sustain indefinitely.

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What is an abiotic factor?

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A non-living component of an ecosystem, such as sunlight, water, and minerals.

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What is a biotic factor?

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A living component of an ecosystem, including plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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What is cellular respiration?

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A process by which cells produce energy from carbohydrates.

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What role do producers play in an ecosystem?

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Producers, such as plants and algae, convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis, forming the base of the food chain.

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What is the difference between a food chain and a food web?

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A food chain is a linear sequence of organisms through which nutrients and energy pass, while a food web is a complex network of interconnected food chains.

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What is the significance of decomposers in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organic matter, recycling nutrients back into the soil and supporting new plant growth.

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What is the role of a keystone species?

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A species that has a disproportionately large effect on its environment relative to its abundance, often maintaining the structure of the ecosystem.