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Symbiosis involves organisms in mutually beneficial relationships only, known as mutualism.
Symbiosis involves organisms in mutually beneficial relationships only, known as mutualism.
False
Photosynthesis occurs in the mitochondria of plant cells.
Photosynthesis occurs in the mitochondria of plant cells.
False
The Krebs Cycle produces carbon dioxide and is part of the cellular respiration process.
The Krebs Cycle produces carbon dioxide and is part of the cellular respiration process.
True
In a food web, energy transfers from one trophic level to the next at approximately 50%.
In a food web, energy transfers from one trophic level to the next at approximately 50%.
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Autotrophs can create their own food through processes like photosynthesis.
Autotrophs can create their own food through processes like photosynthesis.
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The nitrogen cycle includes a process called erosion of rocks for nutrient absorption.
The nitrogen cycle includes a process called erosion of rocks for nutrient absorption.
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Exergonic reactions are those that require energy in the form of ATP to proceed.
Exergonic reactions are those that require energy in the form of ATP to proceed.
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Mass in organisms primarily comes from carbon absorbed during photosynthesis.
Mass in organisms primarily comes from carbon absorbed during photosynthesis.
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Study Notes
Part 1: Ecology and Basics of Life
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Scientific Method: Follows steps: Observation, Question, Hypothesis, Experiment, Analyze, Conclusion. Crucial for reliable scientific results.
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Characteristics of Life: Living things share these traits:
- Made of cells
- Obtain/use energy
- Grow and develop
- Reproduce
- Respond to stimuli
- Maintain homeostasis
- Adapt/evolve over time
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Organism Interactions:
- Symbiosis: Mutualism (+/+), Commensalism (+/0), Parasitism (+/-)
- Predator-Prey: Maintain ecosystem balance.
- Competition: Struggle for limited resources.
- Cooperation: Collaboration for survival.
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Food Webs & Trophic Levels:
- Producers → Primary Consumers → Secondary Consumers → Tertiary Consumers → Decomposers
- Energy Transfer: Approximately 10% energy moves to the next level.
- Food Web: A visual representation of interconnected feeding relationships.
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Biogeochemical Cycles:
- Water Cycle: Evaporation → Condensation → Precipitation → Runoff/Infiltration
- Carbon Cycle: Photosynthesis ↔ Respiration, Fossil fuels, Ocean absorption
- Nitrogen Cycle: Fixation → Nitrification → Uptake by plants
- Phosphorus Cycle: Erosion of rocks → Absorption by plants → Food chain
Part 2: Cellular Energy and Biochemistry
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Cellular Respiration:
- Breaks down glucose to create ATP (energy).
- Glycolysis: In cytoplasm. Glucose → 2 Pyruvate + 2 ATP
- Krebs Cycle: In mitochondria. Produces CO₂ and energy carriers (NADH, FADH₂).
- Electron Transport Chain: In mitochondria. Uses oxygen to produce ~34 ATP.
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Photosynthesis:
- Converts light energy into glucose.
- Light-Dependent Reactions: In thylakoids. Uses sunlight to create ATP and NADPH. Photosystem II → Electron Transport → Photosystem I
- Calvin Cycle: In stroma. Uses ATP, NADPH, and CO₂ to produce glucose.
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How Organisms Get Energy:
- Autotrophs: Make their own food (e.g., plants via photosynthesis).
- Heterotrophs: Consume other organisms for energy.
- Chemosynthesis: Bacteria use inorganic chemicals to produce energy.
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Chemical Reactions & Energy:
- Exergonic: Release energy (e.g., cellular respiration).
- Endergonic: Require energy (e.g., photosynthesis).
- Calories/Kilocalories: Unit of energy measurement. 1 kilocalorie = 1000 calories.
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Mass of Organisms:
- Primarily derived from carbon (absorbed as CO₂ in photosynthesis).
- Atoms bond to form molecules (carbs, lipids, proteins).
- Growth reflects the build-up of these molecules in cells.
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Test your knowledge on the fundamental concepts of ecology and the characteristics of life. This quiz covers the scientific method, organism interactions, food webs, and biogeochemical cycles. Perfect for students studying biology or environmental science.
