Biology Midterm Review

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What is a detritivore?

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A detritivore is an organism that eats dead or decaying organic material.

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True or False: The body must chemically rearrange smaller molecules or atoms (proteins) to produce amino acids.

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True.

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What is a karyotype?

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A karyotype is a diagram representing all of an individual's chromosomes arranged in pairs.

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How is glucose used in the body?

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Glucose is used not only for cellular respiration and energy production but also to build large biological molecules like chitin.

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What does 'trophic level' refer to?

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Trophic level refers to the position an organism occupies in a food chain.

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Define 'niche' in ecology.

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A niche is the role or function of an organism or species within an ecosystem, including its habitat, resource use, and interactions with other organisms.

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What is cellular respiration?

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Cellular respiration is the process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy, carbon dioxide, and water.

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What are amino acids?

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Amino acids are organic compounds that serve as the building blocks of proteins.

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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 mutualism?

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Mutualism is a type of symbiotic relationship where both species benefit from the interaction.