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What defines a population in an ecosystem?
What defines a population in an ecosystem?
- All populations interacting in a specific environment
- The total number of species in an ecosystem
- A group of individuals from the same species living in the same area (correct)
- All living organisms in a given area
Which of the following accurately describes an ecosystem?
Which of the following accurately describes an ecosystem?
- A community and its physical and chemical environment (correct)
- Only the living organisms in an area
- A group of distinct communities within a geographical space
- The abiotic components of an area without any living organisms
In a food chain, what role does a primary consumer play?
In a food chain, what role does a primary consumer play?
- They consume primary producers (correct)
- They are at the top of the food chain
- They feed on secondary consumers
- They produce their own food
What is the main difference between a food chain and a food web?
What is the main difference between a food chain and a food web?
Which statement about trophic levels is true?
Which statement about trophic levels is true?
What happens to an ecosystem if there is a significant increase or decrease in the population of one species?
What happens to an ecosystem if there is a significant increase or decrease in the population of one species?
What is the primary characteristic of heterotrophs?
What is the primary characteristic of heterotrophs?
Which term refers to the variety of species present within an ecosystem?
Which term refers to the variety of species present within an ecosystem?
What term describes the sequence of organisms that feed on one another?
What term describes the sequence of organisms that feed on one another?
Which of the following are abiotic factors in an ecosystem?
Which of the following are abiotic factors in an ecosystem?
What is the main mechanism through which natural selection operates?
What is the main mechanism through which natural selection operates?
What type of mutation is likely to enhance an individual's fitness?
What type of mutation is likely to enhance an individual's fitness?
Which of the following statements about mutations is true?
Which of the following statements about mutations is true?
How does sexual reproduction contribute to genetic variation?
How does sexual reproduction contribute to genetic variation?
What is meant by 'fitness' in the context of evolution?
What is meant by 'fitness' in the context of evolution?
Why are harmful mutations less likely to be present in future generations?
Why are harmful mutations less likely to be present in future generations?
What is a likely effect of beneficial mutations over generations?
What is a likely effect of beneficial mutations over generations?
Which of the following describes the randomness in gene combination during sexual reproduction?
Which of the following describes the randomness in gene combination during sexual reproduction?
What effect does increasing temperature have on enzyme reactions up to a certain point?
What effect does increasing temperature have on enzyme reactions up to a certain point?
At what temperature are human enzymes optimally adapted to function?
At what temperature are human enzymes optimally adapted to function?
What is the consequence of pH values being away from an enzyme's optimal range?
What is the consequence of pH values being away from an enzyme's optimal range?
How does feedback inhibition work in enzyme activity?
How does feedback inhibition work in enzyme activity?
What happens to the reaction rate when there are more substrate molecules available?
What happens to the reaction rate when there are more substrate molecules available?
Which part of the human digestive system is involved in mechanical digestion?
Which part of the human digestive system is involved in mechanical digestion?
Where is pepsin primarily active in the human digestive system?
Where is pepsin primarily active in the human digestive system?
What role do accessory organs play in digestion?
What role do accessory organs play in digestion?
What is the first step in allopatric speciation?
What is the first step in allopatric speciation?
In which part of the chloroplast does photosynthesis primarily occur?
In which part of the chloroplast does photosynthesis primarily occur?
What is the primary output of the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis?
What is the primary output of the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis?
What constitutes the inputs for the light-independent reactions (Calvin Cycle)?
What constitutes the inputs for the light-independent reactions (Calvin Cycle)?
How are ATP molecules produced during the light-dependent reactions?
How are ATP molecules produced during the light-dependent reactions?
What does gradualism in speciation suggest?
What does gradualism in speciation suggest?
What process occurs during photolysis in photosynthesis?
What process occurs during photolysis in photosynthesis?
During cellular respiration, what is the primary energy currency produced?
During cellular respiration, what is the primary energy currency produced?
Which molecule acts as the electron carrier in the light-dependent reactions?
Which molecule acts as the electron carrier in the light-dependent reactions?
What type of barrier is essential for allopatric speciation to occur?
What type of barrier is essential for allopatric speciation to occur?
What happens to the glucose produced in photosynthesis?
What happens to the glucose produced in photosynthesis?
Which of the following processes involves the conversion of light energy into chemical energy?
Which of the following processes involves the conversion of light energy into chemical energy?
In the light-dependent reactions, what is generated as a byproduct?
In the light-dependent reactions, what is generated as a byproduct?
What is the primary role of ATP in cellular processes?
What is the primary role of ATP in cellular processes?
What role does paleontology play in the study of evolution?
What role does paleontology play in the study of evolution?
Which of the following correctly describes homologous features?
Which of the following correctly describes homologous features?
What key concept is supported by the fossil record in evolution?
What key concept is supported by the fossil record in evolution?
Which evidence of evolution deals with the geographical distribution of species?
Which evidence of evolution deals with the geographical distribution of species?
What does artificial selection demonstrate about evolution?
What does artificial selection demonstrate about evolution?
What misconception was associated with Lamarckism?
What misconception was associated with Lamarckism?
How much genetic similarity do humans share with chimpanzees?
How much genetic similarity do humans share with chimpanzees?
What are vestigial features?
What are vestigial features?
What is the significance of studying embryology in evolutionary biology?
What is the significance of studying embryology in evolutionary biology?
What important aspect of evolution does biochemistry provide evidence for?
What important aspect of evolution does biochemistry provide evidence for?
What is the role of bicarbonate ions in the digestive process?
What is the role of bicarbonate ions in the digestive process?
What is the function of trypsin in the small intestine?
What is the function of trypsin in the small intestine?
Which enzyme is responsible for the final digestion of proteins into amino acids?
Which enzyme is responsible for the final digestion of proteins into amino acids?
What is the primary role of bile salts in fat digestion?
What is the primary role of bile salts in fat digestion?
Where does the absorption of carbohydrates primarily occur?
Where does the absorption of carbohydrates primarily occur?
What is the purpose of the diaphragm during breathing?
What is the purpose of the diaphragm during breathing?
Which part of the respiratory system is responsible for gas exchange?
Which part of the respiratory system is responsible for gas exchange?
What characterizes bronchitis?
What characterizes bronchitis?
Which muscle type is voluntary and striated?
Which muscle type is voluntary and striated?
What happens during expiration?
What happens during expiration?
What process is primarily involved in the physical digestion of lipids?
What process is primarily involved in the physical digestion of lipids?
What is the main cause of emphysema?
What is the main cause of emphysema?
Which best describes the role of the intercostal muscles?
Which best describes the role of the intercostal muscles?
Flashcards
Biosphere
Biosphere
The narrow zone around Earth that supports life, extending from the ocean floor to the atmosphere.
Biotic Factors
Biotic Factors
Living things within an ecosystem, such as plants and animals.
Abiotic Factors
Abiotic Factors
Non-living things within an ecosystem, such as rocks, minerals, temperature, and weather.
Population
Population
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Community
Community
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Ecosystem
Ecosystem
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Biodiversity
Biodiversity
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Food Chain
Food Chain
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Producers
Producers
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Consumers
Consumers
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Biogeography
Biogeography
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Evolution
Evolution
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Homologous Features
Homologous Features
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Artificial Selection
Artificial Selection
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Vestigial Features
Vestigial Features
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Fossils
Fossils
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Analogous Features
Analogous Features
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Lamarckism
Lamarckism
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Paleontology
Paleontology
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Theory of Evolution by Natural Selection
Theory of Evolution by Natural Selection
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Natural Selection
Natural Selection
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Mutations
Mutations
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Fitness
Fitness
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Harmful Mutations
Harmful Mutations
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Neutral Mutations
Neutral Mutations
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Beneficial Mutations
Beneficial Mutations
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Sexual Reproduction
Sexual Reproduction
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Enzyme Denaturation
Enzyme Denaturation
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Optimal Temperature for Enzyme Activity
Optimal Temperature for Enzyme Activity
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Optimal pH for Enzyme Activity
Optimal pH for Enzyme Activity
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Enzyme Catalysis
Enzyme Catalysis
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Feedback Inhibition
Feedback Inhibition
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Digestion
Digestion
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Mechanical Digestion
Mechanical Digestion
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Chemical Digestion
Chemical Digestion
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Allopatric Speciation
Allopatric Speciation
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Gradualism
Gradualism
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Punctuated Equilibrium
Punctuated Equilibrium
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Photosynthesis
Photosynthesis
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Glucose
Glucose
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ATP
ATP
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Light-Dependent Reactions
Light-Dependent Reactions
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Photoexcitation
Photoexcitation
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Photolysis
Photolysis
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Electron Transport Chain
Electron Transport Chain
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Chemiosmosis
Chemiosmosis
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Reduction of NADP+
Reduction of NADP+
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Light-Independent Reactions (Calvin Cycle)
Light-Independent Reactions (Calvin Cycle)
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Cellular Respiration
Cellular Respiration
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What neutralizes stomach acid in the duodenum?
What neutralizes stomach acid in the duodenum?
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What does trypsinogen convert into? What is its action?
What does trypsinogen convert into? What is its action?
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What converts short chain peptides into single amino acids?
What converts short chain peptides into single amino acids?
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How is starch broken down in the small intestine?
How is starch broken down in the small intestine?
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What are lipids digested into? What enzyme is responsible?
What are lipids digested into? What enzyme is responsible?
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What is the function of bile salts?
What is the function of bile salts?
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What are the roles of the nasal cavity in breathing?
What are the roles of the nasal cavity in breathing?
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What is the function of the pharynx in the respiratory system?
What is the function of the pharynx in the respiratory system?
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What is the role of the epiglottis?
What is the role of the epiglottis?
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What is the function of the trachea?
What is the function of the trachea?
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What is the role of the larynx in the respiratory system?
What is the role of the larynx in the respiratory system?
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What is the function of the bronchi in the respiratory system?
What is the function of the bronchi in the respiratory system?
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What are the smallest branches of the airways called?
What are the smallest branches of the airways called?
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Where does gas exchange occur in the lungs?
Where does gas exchange occur in the lungs?
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What is the diaphragm and what is its function?
What is the diaphragm and what is its function?
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What are intercostal muscles and how do they work with the diaphragm?
What are intercostal muscles and how do they work with the diaphragm?
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What is bronchitis?
What is bronchitis?
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What is asthma?
What is asthma?
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What is pneumonia?
What is pneumonia?
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What is emphysema?
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Study Notes
Bio 20 Units A, B, C, and D1 Crash Course
- Bio 20 is a course covering Units A, B, C, and D1.
- Effective note-taking is crucial; research indicates a 34% chance of remembering key concepts if noted, compared to only 5% if not.
- Choose a note-taking strategy you find useful, whether it’s summaries, visual aids, or diagrams.
Earth's Spheres
- The biosphere is the narrow zone around Earth that harbors life.
- The biosphere extends from the bottom of the ocean into the atmosphere.
Components of the Biosphere
- The biosphere consists of biotic and abiotic factors.
- Biotic factors are living things, including plants and animals.
- Abiotic factors are nonliving things, including rocks, minerals, temperature, and weather.
Terminology
- A population is a group of individuals from the same species living in the same area.
- A community is all the populations in a given area, encompassing all living things.
- An ecosystem includes both biotic and abiotic components, encompassing the community of organisms and its physical and chemical environment.
- Biodiversity is the number of species in an ecosystem.
Food Chains
- A food chain links organisms that feed on each other.
- It starts with producers (making their own food), followed by primary, secondary, and tertiary consumers.
- Organisms that feed on secondary consumers are known as tertiary consumers.
- Decomposers are also part of the chain.
Food Webs
- Food webs show feeding relationships in an ecosystem, including multiple food chains.
- They're more realistic representations of ecosystems than food chains.
Trophic Levels
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Trophic levels categorize organisms by how they obtain energy.
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The first trophic level contains autotrophs (producers).
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Higher trophic levels contain heterotrophs (consumers).
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Autotrophs produce their own food.
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Heterotrophs consume other organisms or organic material for energy.
Energy Transfer
- Only about 10% of energy at a given trophic level is passed to the next.
- The rest is lost as heat.
Thermodynamics
- Thermodynamics studies energy transformations.
- The first law states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed.
- The second law indicates during any transformation, some energy is converted to thermal energy (heat).
Photosynthesis
- Photosynthesis is used by green plants to turn solar energy, carbon dioxide, and water into glucose.
- This process supports the entire ecosystem.
- More green plants translate to more energy in the ecosystem
Cellular Respiration
- Cellular respiration is the breakdown of glucose to release energy in the form of ATP.
- All organisms, including plants, use this process.
- ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is the main fuel source in organisms.
Chemosynthesis
- Chemosynthesis, unlike photosynthesis, doesn't rely on solar energy.
- Deep-sea environments contain chemoautotrophs that convert inorganic chemicals into organic compounds.
Water Cycle
- Includes stages like evaporation, transpiration, condensation, precipitation, and runoff.
Ground Water/Surface Water
- Percolation is the downward movement of water through soil, carrying dissolved organic matter.
- Leaching is a related process.
Carbon Cycle
- Processes like photosynthesis, cellular respiration, combustion, decomposition, sedimentation, and uplifting move carbon.
Earth's Atmosphere
- The composition of Earth's atmosphere has changed over time.
- Early atmosphere contained water vapor, carbon dioxide, and other gases.
- The modern atmosphere is primarily nitrogen and oxygen.
The Nitrogen Cycle
- Key processes in the nitrogen cycle include nitrogen fixation, nitrification, assimilation, and denitrification, all performed by bacteria.
Phosphorus Cycle
- A cyclical process where phosphorus is found in rocks, fossils, and sediments.
- The cycle also includes short-term absorption by plants and animals.
Ecotones
- Ecotones are transition zones between ecosystems.
- They show a mixture of organisms and conditions from neighboring ecosystems.
- In ecotones, biodiversity is often higher.
Ecological Niches
- An ecological niche describes an organisms role in its ecosystem.
- It includes its place in the food web, habitat, breeding area, activity time, and necessary survival and reproduction actions.
- Different species occupy different niches to avoid competition for resources.
Biomes
- Biomes are large areas of similar climate.
- Canada has four major terrestrial biomes: tundra, taiga, temperate deciduous forest, and grasslands.
Taiga Ecosystem
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Taiga is a boreal forest of coniferous trees.
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Conifers are well adapted to the cold, dry winters and warm, moist summers of this biome.
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These trees have adaptations like needles for water retention and pyramid shapes for snow shedding.
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Soil in taiga ecosystems is slightly acidic with varying water content.
Grassland Ecosystem
- Grassland ecosystems are rich in fertile soil, have warmer temperatures, yet low precipitation.
- Grasses and other plants adapted for lower precipitation flourish.
Deciduous Forest Ecosystem
- This ecosystem is situated between grasslands and taigas in central Alberta.
- Deciduous trees like poplars, birches, and aspens dominate.
- Soils are rich and fertile and precipitation is moderate.
Tundra
- Tundra is Earth's most northern and coldest biome.
- It has low precipitation and few trees.
- Animals like polar bears, arctic foxes, and caribou inhabit the region.
Tropical Rainforest
- Located near the equator, the tropical rainforest is known for high biodiversity.
- High temperatures and rainfall values make it a productive ecosystem.
Forestry Practices
- Slash and burn and clear cutting are common forestry practices to harvest timber.
- Consequences of these methods include soil erosion, loss of biodiversity, and changes to water quality.
Selective Cutting
- A more sustainable method of harvesting timber while retaining some mature trees and promoting natural regeneration.
Lake Types
- Oligotrophic lakes are deep, cold, and have low nutrient levels.
- Eutrophic lakes are shallow, warm, and have high nutrient levels.
Taxonomy
- Taxonomy is the science of classifying organisms.
- The current system uses eight or more levels.
Binomial Nomenclature
- This is a system for naming organisms using two parts: Genus and species (e.g., Homo sapiens).
Evolution
- Evolution is the theory for how organisms change over time.
- A theory accounts for all observed scientific evidence.
Evidence of Evolution
- Fossils—the remains of past life.
- Biogeography—the study of the distribution of plants and animals.
- Anatomy—comparing the structures of organisms and seeing common ancestors.
- Embryology—comparing the early developmental stages.
- Artificial Selection—human-induced changes in plants and animals.
- Biochemistry—comparing genetic material and similarities in organisms.
Lamarckism
- Lamarck proposed the principle of inheritance of acquired characteristics; though incorrect, it was an early idea on evolutionary adaptations
Theory of Evolution by Natural Selection
- Individuals within a species constantly struggle for survival.
- Those with traits better suited to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce.
- Favorable traits then become more common in the population over successive generations.
Source of Variation
- Mutations—changes in DNA can create new traits.
- Sexual Reproduction - mixing of parental genes produces unique combinations of traits.
Allopatric Speciation
- Speciation occurs when a population physically separates—leading to variations due to natural selection—forming new species.
Rate of Speciation
- Gradualism suggests speciation occurs gradually.
- Punctuated Equilibrium speculates rapid bursts of change followed by periods of stability.
Other Topics
- Note the summaries of photosynthesis and cellular respiration processes, including their inputs, outputs, and locations within the cell.
- Includes summaries of different types of enzymes and factors affecting enzyme reactions.
- Covers the human digestive, respiratory systems.
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Test your knowledge on the fundamental concepts of ecosystems, including populations, food chains, and food webs. This quiz will challenge your understanding of trophic levels, natural selection, and the role of different species within an ecosystem.