Review for the New Missouri EOC

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What is carrying capacity?

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The maximum population size of a species that an environment can sustain indefinitely without being degraded.

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How does human deforestation affect biodiversity?

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It decreases biodiversity of both plants and animals.

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What is the significance of genetic mutations in evolution?

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Genetic mutations can lead to favorable traits that enhance survival and reproduction in changing environments.

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What is cell differentiation?

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The process by which a less specialized cell becomes a more specialized cell type.

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What causes cells to differentiate into specialized cells?

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The activation of specific genes.

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What is the role of proteins in organisms?

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Proteins perform a vast array of functions within organisms, including catalyzing metabolic reactions, replicating DNA, and responding to stimuli.

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What is an example of convergent evolution?

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The similar adaptations of the Arctic cod and Antarctic toothfish to cold environments despite being unrelated species.

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What is a mutation?

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A change in the DNA sequence that can lead to variations in traits.

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What is the difference between a gamete mutation and a somatic mutation?

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A gamete mutation occurs in reproductive cells and can be passed to offspring, while a somatic mutation occurs in non-reproductive cells and is not inherited.

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What is the impact of climate change on species?

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Climate change can alter habitats, affect food availability, and lead to shifts in species distributions.