GT Biology Mid-Term Review

Front

What type of reaction involves the breaking down of molecules by the addition of water?

Back

Hydrolysis

Front

What type of growth occurs when a population grows rapidly without any limitations?

Back

Exponential growth

Front

How many covalent bonds can carbon form with other elements?

Back

4

Front

What must be added to break apart a polymer?

Back

Water

Front

When fossil fuels are burned, where does most of the carbon enter as carbon dioxide?

Back

Atmosphere

Front

What is the process called when two molecules are joined together by removing water?

Back

Dehydration synthesis

Front

What type of growth is characterized by a population reaching a carrying capacity?

Back

Logistic growth

Front

What is the term for the cycle that describes the interaction between predators and their prey?

Back

Predator-prey cycle

Front

What is the term for a population that experiences rapid increases followed by dramatic decreases?

Back

Boom-bust cycle

Front

What is the primary component of the atmosphere that is produced by burning fossil fuels?

Back

Carbon dioxide