10C.S25.Levels of Organization

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What is a population in ecological terms?

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A population is a group of individuals of the same species living in a specific area at the same time.

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What is an organism?

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An organism is a single living entity that can function independently.

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What is a community in ecology?

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A community is a group of different populations that live together in a defined area.

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What is a tissue?

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A tissue is a group of similar cells that work together to perform a specific function.

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What is an organ?

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An organ is a structure made up of different types of tissues that work together to perform a specific function.

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What is an organ system?

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An organ system is a group of organs that work together to perform complex functions for the organism.

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What is the hierarchy of biological organization?

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The hierarchy of biological organization includes: organism, population, community, ecosystem, and biosphere.

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What is the difference between a population and a community?

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A population consists of individuals of the same species, while a community includes multiple populations of different species.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment.

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What is a biosphere?

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The biosphere is the global sum of all ecosystems, where life exists on Earth.