Biology Fall End of Course Practice Final (55 pts)

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What is carrying capacity?

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The maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can support sustainably.

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What causes muscle soreness after intense anaerobic exercise?

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The accumulation of lactic acid in the muscles.

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Who contributed to the development of the Germ Theory of Disease?

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Research by Jenner, Koch, and Pasteur.

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What are producers in a food web?

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Organisms that produce energy, such as phytoplankton and seaweed.

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What is the effect of melting glaciers and polar ice caps?

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It will result in rising sea levels.

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Define anaerobic respiration.

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A type of respiration that occurs without oxygen, producing energy and lactic acid.

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What is the role of phytoplankton in aquatic ecosystems?

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Phytoplankton are primary producers that convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis.

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Explain the significance of the Germ Theory of Disease.

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It established that many diseases are caused by microorganisms, leading to advances in hygiene and medicine.

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What is the relationship between producers and consumers in an ecosystem?

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Producers create energy through photosynthesis, while consumers obtain energy by eating producers or other consumers.

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What is the impact of increased carbon dioxide levels on global temperatures?

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Increased carbon dioxide contributes to the greenhouse effect, leading to global warming.