Characteristics of Life & Intro to Biology 2023

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What is the definition of adaptation in biology?

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A heritable trait that improves the ability of an organism to survive and reproduce within a particular environment.

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What is the study of fossils called?

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Paleontology.

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What are autotrophs?

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Organisms that produce their own food, typically through photosynthesis, like plants.

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What is the role of an ecologist?

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An ecologist studies interactions between organisms and their environment.

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What effect does glucagon have on blood glucose levels?

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Glucagon increases blood glucose levels by promoting the breakdown of glycogen in the liver.

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What is the difference between autotrophs and heterotrophs?

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Autotrophs produce their own food, while heterotrophs consume other organisms for energy.

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What is a stimulus in biology?

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A change in the environment that causes an organism to respond.

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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.

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What is the function of glycogen in the body?

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Glycogen serves as a stored form of glucose, providing energy when needed.

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What is the definition of a biome?

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A biome is a large geographic biotic unit, a major community of plants and animals with similar life forms and environmental conditions.