Biology EOC Review

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What is competition in ecology?

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Competition is a relationship between two or more organisms or species in which they vie for the same resources, such as food, space, or mates, leading to a struggle for survival.

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What is the purpose of courtship behaviors in birds?

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Courtship behaviors, such as dancing and singing, are primarily aimed at attracting female birds for mating.

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What are reactants in a chemical equation?

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Reactants are the starting substances in a chemical reaction that undergo change to form products.

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What is primary succession?

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Primary succession is the process of ecological change that occurs in an area where no soil exists, starting from bare rock.

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What is secondary succession?

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Secondary succession is the process of ecological change that occurs in an area where a disturbance has destroyed an existing community but left the soil intact.

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What is the correct order of protein synthesis?

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The correct order is DNA -> RNA -> PROTEIN.

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What is mutualism?

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Mutualism is a symbiotic relationship between two species in which both benefit from the interaction.

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What is parasitism?

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Parasitism is a relationship where one organism (the parasite) benefits at the expense of another organism (the host), often harming it.

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What is a climax community?

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A climax community is a stable and mature ecological community that has reached a final stage of ecological succession.

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What is the role of light energy in photosynthesis?

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Light energy is used to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen during photosynthesis.