Midterm 2024 Review

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What are living factors in an ecosystem?

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Biotic factors, which include all living organisms.

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What does a food web illustrate in an ecosystem?

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The relationships and interactions among organisms, including predator-prey dynamics.

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What is the role of bobcats in a food web?

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Bobcats act as a limiting factor on the raccoon population by consuming them.

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What is the process of converting ADP to ATP?

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An input of energy is required to attach a third phosphate group to ADP.

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What is the independent variable in an experiment?

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The variable that is manipulated or controlled to explore its effects.

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What is the overall chemical equation for photosynthesis?

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6CO2 + 6H2O → C6H12O6 + 6O2

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What is the significance of C6H12O6 in photosynthesis?

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It is a product that is useful because of its high-energy chemical bonds.

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What are abiotic factors in an ecosystem?

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Non-living components such as water, sunlight, and minerals.

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What is a limiting factor in an ecosystem?

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A factor that restricts the size of a population.

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What is the difference between a food chain and a food web?

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A food chain is a linear sequence of organisms, while a food web is a complex network of interconnected food chains.