Biology 2001: Organisms and Their Adaptations
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Adaptation

The ability of an organism to live successfully in its environment.

Xerophyte Adaptation

The ability of xerophytes to store sugar and minerals in vacuoles.

Cryptic Colouration

A color pattern that helps an organism blend into its environment.

Competition

Struggle among organisms for limited resources.

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Genotypes of Parents

The genetic makeup impacting offspring traits; in this case Tt and tt.

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Tongue Rolling

The ability to roll one's tongue, a genetic trait in humans.

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First Evolution Scientist

Charles Darwin is credited with the modern theory of evolution.

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Aquatic Plant Structure

Aquatic plants often have air cavities for buoyancy.

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Blood Type Universal Recipient

Group AB can receive blood from any group.

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Inbreeding Encouragement

Monoecious plants promote inbreeding as they have both male and female organs.

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Energy in an Ecosystem

Most energy in an ecosystem is found at the producer level.

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Stable Ecosystem Influence

Human activity has the greatest impact on ecosystem stability.

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Honey Bee Role

Adult male honey bees primarily mate with the queen.

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Plant Distribution Factor

Rainfall patterns govern plant distribution in rain forests.

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Dominant & Recessive Traits

Dominant and recessive traits exist at the same locus on homologous chromosomes.

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Baby's Sex Determination

The father's sex cell determines the baby's sex.

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Niche

The role and space an organism occupies in its community.

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Freshwater Pond Organisms

Common organisms include water lilies, fish, and dragonfly larvae.

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Hygrometer Function

A hygrometer measures relative humidity.

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Salt and Water Transport in Plants

Osmosis is how salts and water are absorbed and transported in plants via xylem.

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Imperata spp Occurrence

The occurrence of Imperata spp is 46%.

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Carbon Dioxide Sources

Plant and animal respiration least affects carbon dioxide levels.

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Food Shortages Causes

Mixed-cropping least affects food shortages in sub-Saharan Africa.

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Epiphytic Habitat

Epiphytic habitats are best described as arboreal.

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Hearing Parts

The parts I, II, III, and IV work together for hearing.

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Seedling Growth in Dark

A seedling grown in the dark is likely to be etiolated.

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Invertase Function

Invertase hydrolyzes sucrose into glucose and fructose.

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Gas in Respiration

Copper sulfate identifies the gas produced during tissue respiration.

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Advanced Plant Group

Gymnosperms are considered the most advanced group of plants.

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Monocot Characteristics

Most monocots are recognized by long, sword-like leaves.

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Crustacea Group

Water fleas, wood lice, and barnacles belong to the Crustacea group.

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Mode of Feeding in Amoeba

Amoeba and Hydra feed heterotrophically.

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Free-Living Cells

Volvox does not exist as a single free-living cell.

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Symbiosis

The relationship between root nodules of leguminous plants and Rhizobium is known as symbiosis.

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Amphibian Habitat

Amphibians are typically found in water and moist land.

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Study Notes

Biology 2001

  • The ability of an organism to live successfully in an environment is known as adaptation
  • A freshwater pond may contain water lily, fish, water scorpion, and dragon larvae
  • The ability to roll the tongue is a variation
  • The role of the male adult honey bee is to care for the young
  • The distribution of plants in a rain forest is governed mainly by the amount of sunlight
  • The highest percentage of energy in an ecosystem occurs at the level of the producers
  • The center for learning and memory in the human brain is the cerebrum
  • The parts I, III and IV function together for hearing

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