BCHS Biology Fall Exam Review 2024

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What is a parasitic relationship?

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A relationship where one organism benefits at the expense of another.

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Give an example of a parasitic relationship.

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Mistletoe and spruce tree.

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What is mutualism?

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A symbiotic relationship where both organisms benefit.

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What is the relationship called where organisms rely on each other?

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Mutualism.

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What is the result of new genetic combinations being passed onto offspring?

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Increase in genetic variation.

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What process removes CO2 from the atmosphere?

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Photosynthesis.

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What is competition in ecology?

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A relationship where organisms vie for the same resources.

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What is predation?

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A relationship where one organism hunts and consumes another.

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Define symbiosis.

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A close and long-term interaction between two different species.

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What is the role of photosynthesis in the ecosystem?

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It converts light energy into chemical energy, removing CO2 and producing oxygen.