Homeostasis Storyline Review Part I

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What is photosynthesis?

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A process used by plants and other organisms to convert light energy into chemical energy.

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What is a secondary consumer in an ecosystem?

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An organism that eats primary consumers; in the given community, Otters are the secondary consumers.

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What is a trophic cascade?

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Top-down effects of a trophic level being removed, impacting the entire ecosystem.

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How do you calculate the percentage of a specific organism in a community?

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(Number of specific organisms / Total number of organisms) x 100.

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What are the end products of cellular respiration?

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Carbon dioxide, water, and ATP energy.

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Define homeostasis.

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The process by which living organisms maintain a stable internal environment despite external changes.

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What role do producers play in an ecosystem?

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Producers, like plants, convert solar energy into chemical energy through photosynthesis, forming the base of the food chain.

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What is the difference between abiotic and biotic factors?

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Abiotic factors are non-living components (like water and sunlight), while biotic factors are living components (like plants and animals) of an ecosystem.

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What is cellular respiration?

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A metabolic process in which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy, carbon dioxide, and water.

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What is the significance of biodiversity in an ecosystem?

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Biodiversity contributes to ecosystem resilience, stability, and productivity.