Biology Semester 1 Final

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What is a food chain?

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A food chain is a linear sequence of organisms through which nutrients and energy pass as one organism eats another.

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What is a trophic level?

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A trophic level is a position in a food chain or food web, representing the flow of energy and nutrients from one organism to another.

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What is a biotic factor?

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A biotic factor is any living component that affects the population of another organism or the environment.

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What is an abiotic factor?

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An abiotic factor is a non-living part of an ecosystem that shapes its environment, such as temperature, water, and rocks.

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What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers, such as plants, convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis, forming the base of the food chain.

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What is the function of a ribosome?

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Ribosomes are cellular structures that synthesize proteins by translating messenger RNA.

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What is an enzyme?

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An enzyme is a type of protein that acts as a catalyst to speed up chemical reactions in biological processes.

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What is the difference between the coarse adjustment knob and the fine adjustment knob on a microscope?

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The coarse adjustment knob is used for making large adjustments to the focus, while the fine adjustment knob is used for making small, precise adjustments.

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What is the function of the Golgi body?

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The Golgi body modifies, sorts, and packages proteins and lipids for secretion or delivery to other organelles.

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.