Biological Diversity and Ecosystem Interactions
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What defines commensalism in ecological interactions?

  • Both organisms benefit from the relationship.
  • One organism benefits while the other is harmed.
  • Both organisms are harmed in the relationship.
  • One organism benefits while the other is neither harmed nor benefited. (correct)

    • Which scenario best illustrates mutualism?

  • Two species competing for the same food source.
  • A tape worm living in a human's intestine.
  • Ants living in a tree providing protection to the tree. (correct)
  • A bird building its nest in a tree.

    • What happens during interspecies competition?

  • Two species vie for the same resource, leading to limited availability for each. (correct)
  • Resources are evenly divided among the competing species.
  • Two species benefit from sharing resources.
  • One species benefits at the expense of the other.

    • Which of the following correctly describes heritable characteristics?

    <p>Traits that are passed down from generation to generation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic serves as an example of discrete variation?

    <p>Eye color being either blue or not blue.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does resource partitioning have on species interaction?

    <p>Species separate the resources to minimize competition.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What concept did Charles Darwin emphasize with regards to natural selection?

    <p>The environment selects individuals that can adapt to changes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes continuous variation in traits?

    <p>Traits that display a range of forms across a spectrum.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of biological diversity?

    <p>The variety of species and ecosystems on Earth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes differences within a species?

    <p>Genetic Diversity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the species name in the Linnaeus classification system?

    <p>It is the most specific identifier for a species</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements best describes symbiosis?

    <p>It refers to the interdependence of different species.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best defines a community in ecological terms?

    <p>Populations of different species living together</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the union of male and female gametes to form a zygote?

    <p>Fertilization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does genetic diversity contribute to the survival of a species?

    <p>It represents the potential for adaptation over time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic is affected by environmental interactions in addition to being heritable?

    <p>Height</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What reproductive structure in plants is responsible for producing and storing pollen?

    <p>Anther</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT an abiotic factor affecting an organism's survival?

    <p>Plants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a disadvantage of sexual reproduction?

    <p>Highly energy-consuming</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which kingdom in the 5 Kingdom Classification System includes bacteria?

    <p>Monera</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In plants, what is the transferring of pollen from the anther to the stigma called?

    <p>Pollination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of reproduction results in genetically identical offspring?

    <p>Asexual reproduction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process called where one plant's pollen is carried to the stigma of another plant?

    <p>Cross pollination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a form of asexual reproduction?

    <p>Genetic mixing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of binary fission?

    <p>It results in two identical individuals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following organisms primarily reproduces through budding?

    <p>Yeast</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a disadvantage of asexual reproduction?

    <p>The lack of variation can lead to vulnerability.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do runners contribute to vegetative reproduction?

    <p>They are horizontal stems that produce new plants.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of asexual reproduction creates structures similar to seeds?

    <p>Spore Production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does DNA play in genetics?

    <p>It serves as the blueprint for inherited traits.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of vegetative reproduction?

    <p>Taking a cutting of a plant to root it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following components of DNA pairs with adenine?

    <p>Thymine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Commensalism in Ecological Interactions

    • One species benefits, while the other remains unaffected.

    Mutualism

    • Both species mutually benefit from the interaction.

    Interspecies Competition

    • Two or more species compete for the same resources, negatively impacting both.

    Heritable Characteristics

    • Traits passed from parents to offspring through genes.

    Discrete Variation

    • Traits with distinct categories, like blood type or flower color.

    Resource Partitioning

    • Species divide resources, reducing competition and promoting coexistence.

    Natural Selection

    • Individuals with advantageous traits are more likely to survive and reproduce.

    Continuous Variation

    • Traits exist on a spectrum, like height or weight.

    Biological Diversity

    • The variety of life on Earth, encompassing species, genes, ecosystems.

    Intraspecific Variation

    • Differences within a species, contributing to genetic diversity.

    Species Name in Linnaeus Classification System

    • Consists of two parts: genus and specific epithet, uniquely identifying a species.

    Symbiosis

    • Any close and long-term interaction between two species, regardless of effect.

    Community in Ecology

    • Interacting populations of different species within a given area.

    Fertilization

    • Union of male and female gametes, forming a zygote, initiating development.

    Genetic Diversity and Survival of Species

    • Increased variation increases adaptability to changing environments.

    Phenotype

    • An organism's observable characteristics, shaped by genetics and environment.

    Anther in Plants

    • The pollen-producing structure of a flower.

    Abiotic Factor

    • Non-living component of an ecosystem, like temperature or light.

    Disadvantage of Sexual Reproduction

    • Requires finding a mate and may be less efficient in stable environments.

    Kingdom with Bacteria

    • Monera

    Pollination

    • Transferring pollen from the anther to the stigma in plants.

    Asexual Reproduction

    • Reproduction without the union of gametes, producing genetically identical offspring.

    Cross-Pollination

    • Transferring pollen from one plant to the stigma of another.

    Asexual Reproduction Methods

    • Budding, binary fission, vegetative reproduction, fragmentation, and spore formation.

    Binary Fission

    • Single-celled organisms divide into two identical cells..

    Budding Organisms

    • Hydra, yeast

    Disadvantage of Asexual Reproduction

    • Reduced genetic diversity, making offspring susceptible to environmental changes.

    Runners in Vegetative Reproduction

    • Horizontal stems that grow along the ground, producing new plants.

    Bulbils

    • Specialized structures resembling seeds, formed on a parent plant for asexual reproduction.

    Role of DNA in Genetics

    • Contains genetic information, passed down through generations, influencing traits.

    Vegetative Reproduction Example

    • Cuttings from a parent plant, rooting to produce new clones.

    Adenine's Pairing Component in DNA

    • Thymine

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