EOC Biology Review Assignment

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What adaptations make the Tarsier suited for life in the tropical rainforest ecosystem?

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Tarsiers have large eyes for night vision, strong grasping hands and feet for climbing, and a diet that includes insects and small vertebrates, making them well-adapted to the dense forest environment.

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What is the result of harmful mutations in genes that regulate the cell cycle?

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These mutations can lead to uncontrolled cell division, which is a characteristic of cancer.

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What is the purpose of a uniform taxonomic system in biology?

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It provides a common language for scientists, ensures species names are specific, and prevents different organisms from having the same name.

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What are the major reservoirs of carbon in the carbon cycle?

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Tropical forests, oceans, and fossil fuels are major reservoirs of carbon.

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How do humans disrupt the carbon cycle?

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By burning fossil fuels, humans release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, contributing to global warming.

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What is parasitism?

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Parasitism is a relationship where one organism benefits at the expense of another, such as a deer tick feeding on a warm-blooded mammal.

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What is the difference between mutualism and parasitism?

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Mutualism is a relationship where both organisms benefit, while in parasitism, one benefits and the other is harmed.

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What is binomial nomenclature?

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Binomial nomenclature is a two-part naming system for species, consisting of the genus name and species identifier.

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What is the role of photosynthesis in the carbon cycle?

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Photosynthesis converts carbon dioxide into organic compounds, which are then used by living organisms.

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What is cellular respiration?

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Cellular respiration is the process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy, releasing carbon dioxide as a byproduct.