EOC Final Exam Review - 2 ***

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What is the role of DNA in living organisms?

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DNA is the genetic material that carries the instructions for protein synthesis in all life forms.

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What does carrying capacity mean in an ecosystem?

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Carrying capacity is the maximum population size of a species that an ecosystem can sustainably support.

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What is the relationship between predator and prey?

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In a predator-prey relationship, one species (the predator) hunts and consumes another species (the prey).

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How do genetically engineered plants benefit agriculture?

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Genetically engineered plants can reduce the need for pesticides, leading to lower chemical use and environmental impact.

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Which unicellular organism moves using cilia?

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Paramecium moves using cilia.

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What is a producer in an ecosystem?

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A producer is an organism that can make its own food through photosynthesis, such as plants.

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What is a parasite?

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A parasite is an organism that lives on or in a host and benefits at the host's expense.

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What is the significance of genetic variation in a population?

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Genetic variation increases a population's ability to adapt to changing environments and resist diseases.

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What is the difference between eukaryotes and prokaryotes?

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Eukaryotes have a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, while prokaryotes do not.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment.