Bio (APES) Midterm Review all content

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What is a density-dependent limiting factor?

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A factor that affects the population size of a species based on its density, such as predation, disease, and competition.

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What is glucose?

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A simple sugar and carbohydrate that serves as a primary source of energy for living organisms.

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What are nucleic acids?

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Biomolecules essential for life, including DNA and RNA, which store and transmit genetic information.

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What are proteins?

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Large biomolecules made up of amino acids, essential for various functions in the body, examples include enzymes and structural proteins.

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What type of respiration occurs in the presence of oxygen?

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Aerobic respiration, which produces energy by using oxygen.

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What is the role of predation in an ecosystem?

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Predation helps control population sizes and maintain balance within ecosystems.

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino acids, which link together to form proteins.

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What is the function of DNA?

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DNA stores genetic information and provides instructions for the development and functioning of living organisms.

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What is anaerobic respiration?

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A type of respiration that occurs without oxygen, producing less energy than aerobic respiration.

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What is the difference between aerobic and anaerobic respiration?

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Aerobic respiration requires oxygen and produces more energy, while anaerobic respiration occurs without oxygen and produces less energy.