Living Environment Regents Review

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What is the primary energy source for producers in an ecosystem?

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The Sun.

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What is the main function of mitochondria in a cell?

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To produce energy for the cell.

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What is the outcome of meiosis in terms of cell production?

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Four genetically different cells.

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Which kingdom consists of multicellular organisms that perform photosynthesis?

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Plantae.

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What does natural selection refer to in the context of evolution?

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The environment selects favorable traits for survival.

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Define producers in an ecosystem.

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Organisms that can make their own food through photosynthesis.

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What role do consumers play in an ecosystem?

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They obtain energy by eating other organisms.

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What is the difference between mitosis and meiosis?

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Mitosis produces two identical cells, while meiosis produces four genetically different cells.

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What is the function of chloroplasts in plant cells?

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To carry out photosynthesis.

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Explain the concept of adaptation in biology.

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A trait that enhances an organism's ability to survive and reproduce in its environment.