4-SW Benchmark Review #2

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What do we call the first species that colonize a new area?

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Pioneer Species: The first organisms to inhabit a previously uncolonized area, playing a crucial role in ecological succession.

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Which biomolecule is a source of quick energy for cells?

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Carbohydrates: Organic compounds made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, providing energy for cellular functions.

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Which biomolecule plays a role in muscle development and repair?

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Proteins: Large molecules made up of amino acids, essential for building and repairing tissues, including muscles.

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What are non-native species whose introduction causes harm in their new area called?

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Invasive Species: Species that are introduced to a new environment and disrupt local ecosystems, often outcompeting native species.

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What is the term for an area that was previously occupied by living things, disturbed, and then re-colonized?

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Secondary Succession: The process of ecological recovery in an area that has been disturbed but still has some remnants of the previous ecosystem.

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What is ecological succession?

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Ecological Succession: The gradual process by which ecosystems change and develop over time, involving species replacement.

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What is a keystone species?

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Keystone Species: A species that has a disproportionately large effect on its environment relative to its abundance, crucial for maintaining the structure of an ecosystem.

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What are lipids?

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Lipids: A group of organic compounds that are insoluble in water, including fats and oils, serving as long-term energy storage.

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What is a climax community?

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Climax Community: A stable and mature ecological community that has reached a final stage of ecological succession.

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What is the role of carbohydrates in living organisms?

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Carbohydrates provide energy and serve as structural components in cells.