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Which pigment is crucial in regulating flowering through photoperiodism in plants?
Which pigment is crucial in regulating flowering through photoperiodism in plants?
Long day plants flower in winter when nights are long.
Long day plants flower in winter when nights are long.
False
What is the term for the synchronization of biological rhythms to environmental cues?
What is the term for the synchronization of biological rhythms to environmental cues?
entrainment
Plants with prolonged exposure to light can be manipulated to control their __________ times.
Plants with prolonged exposure to light can be manipulated to control their __________ times.
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Match the following animal behaviors with their descriptions:
Match the following animal behaviors with their descriptions:
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What happens during a phase shift in biological rhythms?
What happens during a phase shift in biological rhythms?
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High-density living situations in animals can reduce the risk of disease transmission.
High-density living situations in animals can reduce the risk of disease transmission.
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What type of plants flower in conditions of high phytochrome far red levels?
What type of plants flower in conditions of high phytochrome far red levels?
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What type of movement do plants exhibit when they grow toward light?
What type of movement do plants exhibit when they grow toward light?
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Intra-specific relationships refer to interactions between different species.
Intra-specific relationships refer to interactions between different species.
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Name one hormone that is involved in plant growth and its function.
Name one hormone that is involved in plant growth and its function.
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The migration of the Bar-tailed godwit from New Zealand to _____ is an example of animal migration.
The migration of the Bar-tailed godwit from New Zealand to _____ is an example of animal migration.
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Match the following types of animal movement with their descriptions:
Match the following types of animal movement with their descriptions:
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Which of the following best describes the benefit of migration?
Which of the following best describes the benefit of migration?
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What triggers the migration of the Bar-tailed godwit?
What triggers the migration of the Bar-tailed godwit?
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Plants exhibit negative geotropism when their roots grow downward.
Plants exhibit negative geotropism when their roots grow downward.
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Study Notes
Introduction to Plant and Animal Responses
- Discussion led by Emma Campbell, a biology teacher, focusing on how plants and animals respond to their external environment.
- Emphasis on biotic (living) and abiotic (non-living) factors impacting these responses.
Intra and Inter-Specfic Relationships
- Intraspecific relationships: interactions between members of the same species.
- Interspecific relationships: interactions between different species.
- Responses categorized by spatial and temporal factors.
Achievement Criteria
- Achievement levels defined as:
- Achieved: Identifying responses and functions (what).
- Merit: Explaining how and why responses occur (how and why).
- Excellence: Integrating multiple ideas for deep understanding and application.
Plant Orientation
- Two types of plant movement for orientation:
- Nastic responses: rapid movements resulting from changes in cell turgor pressure.
- Tropisms: growth responses toward or away from stimuli (e.g., phototropism and geotropism).
- Hormone involved in plant growth is auxin, responsible for elongating cells in shoots and inhibiting growth in roots.
Example of Manuka Growth Responses
- Manuka seeds exhibit positive geotropism (roots grow downward) and negative geotropism (shoots grow upward).
- Importance of these responses: allows the plant to secure water and nutrients from the soil and access light for photosynthesis.
Animal Orientation
- Animal movement categorized into:
- Taxis: directional movement toward or away from a stimulus (e.g., earthworms moving away from light).
- Kinesis: non-directional movement affected by environmental conditions.
- Examples of animal navigation include homing and migration, involving complex behaviors and energetic preparations.
Migration Patterns
- Example: Bar-tailed godwit migrates from New Zealand to Alaska annually.
- Migration triggers: often daylight rather than temperature, which is unpredictable.
- Navigation methods during migration include the sun, stars, and magnetic fields.
Costs and Benefits of Migration
- High-risk, high-reward process: Energy-intensive and can expose animals to predators.
- Benefits include avoiding unfavorable seasonal conditions, maximizing food availability, and enhancing genetic diversity through breeding.
Exam Preparation
- Past exam questions illustrate the importance of understanding the "what," "how," and "links" in biological responses.
- Encourage students to consider different methods of navigation and the implications of migratory behavior in various species.### Photoperiodism in Plants
- Plants regulate flowering through photoperiodism, responding to light duration.
- Phytochrome is a crucial pigment in plant cells, present in two forms: phytochrome red and phytochrome far red.
- Phytochrome red absorbs red light during the day, converting to phytochrome far red; at night, it converts back.
- Long day plants flower in summer due to high phytochrome far red levels, beneficial for pollination when days are long.
- Short day plants flower in winter when nights are long, as phytochrome far red converts to red, inhibiting flowering.
- Examples: Sunflowers and dahlias are long day plants; poinsettias are short day plants.
- Manipulation of light exposure can control flowering times in plants.
Biological Rhythms in Animals
- Animals have biological rhythms that affect their activity patterns.
- Key concepts include endogenous rhythms (internal timing), entrainment (synchronization to environmental cues), and phase shifts (changes in timing).
- Example: Tree Weta remains active during darkness and follows its internal rhythm, but shows a free-running period in constant darkness.
- Exposing Weta to alternating light and dark hours entrains their activity patterns.
- A phase shift occurs when external light conditions change, influencing daily rhythms.
Intra-Specific Interactions
- Intra-specific relationships involve interactions among individuals within the same species.
- Competition for resources like food, space, and mates can be intense within dense populations.
- Territorial behavior involves defending specific areas to secure resources, significantly impacting competition dynamics.
- Hierarchies are established within groups (e.g., wolves) that reduce competition and ensure access to resources for higher-ranked individuals.
Cooperative Relationships
- Group formation among animals provides safety in numbers and shared responsibilities, particularly in parenting.
- This cooperative dynamic can reduce individual competition but may also lead to increased disease transmission in high-density living situations.
Monogamous Relationships and Parental Care
- Monogamy involves a prolonged bond between one male and one female, allowing for shared parental care, increasing offspring survival.
- Some species reproduce in large numbers (e.g., octopus) but with lower individual offspring survival rates.
Inter-Specific Relationships
- Mutualism: Both species benefit from the interaction.
- Commensalism: One species benefits while the other remains unaffected.
- Competition: Harmful to both parties involved.
- Exploitation: One organism benefits at the expense of another, often seen in predator-prey dynamics.
Exam Strategies
- Read exam questions carefully to ensure understanding and correct application of knowledge.
- Spend time planning answers to avoid going off-topic and wasting time during the exam.
- Focus on linking concepts back to survival and reproduction in both plant and animal interactions.### Photoperiodism and Flowering in Plants
- Phytochrome plays a crucial role in how plants respond to light and dark conditions, influencing flowering.
- Phytochrome Red is the inactive form, while Phytochrome Far Red is the active form promoting or inhibiting flowering.
- In long nights, exposure to red light for one hour during the dark transforms Phytochrome Red to Phytochrome Far Red, changing the perception of the night length.
- Breaking a long night into two short nights enables long-day plants to flower, while short-day plants remain inactive.
- The night length, rather than day length, is critical for triggering flowering in response to light conditions.
- When plants are exposed to an hour of red light followed by intense Far Red light, the effects counteract each other, reinstating long night conditions.
- The manipulation of light types can alter the conversion process of phytochrome, affecting whether a plant flowers.
Kin Selection
- Kin selection is a behavioral phenomenon observed in animal groups viewed as altruistic but is nuanced.
- Involves individuals sacrificing resources to benefit closely related relatives, enhancing their survival and reproductive success.
- This behavior helps ensure that shared genes (alleles) are passed to the next generation through the survival of relatives' offspring.
- Kin selection demonstrates how social and cooperative behaviors can evolve based on genetic relationships.
Additional Notes
- Technical difficulties were encountered during the presentation, but the essential information was conveyed clearly.
- A slideshow related to the discussion will be available for further review.
Introduction to Plant and Animal Responses
- Emma Campbell leads a discussion on environmental responses of plants and animals, highlighting biotic and abiotic factors.
Intra and Inter-Specific Relationships
- Intraspecific relationships refer to interactions among the same species, while interspecific relationships involve different species.
- Spatial and temporal factors are key in understanding these interactions.
Achievement Criteria
- Achievement: Identify responses and functions.
- Merit: Explain occurrence of responses.
- Excellence: Integrate ideas for deep understanding.
Plant Orientation
- Plant movements include nastic responses (rapid movement from turgor pressure) and tropisms (growth towards/away from stimuli).
- Auxin is the hormone responsible for cell elongation in shoots and growth inhibition in roots.
Example of Manuka Growth Responses
- Manuka seeds display positive geotropism (roots grow downward) and negative geotropism (shoots grow upward) for resource optimization.
Animal Orientation
- Movements in animals can be classified into taxis (directional movement towards/away from stimuli) and kinesis (non-directional movement).
- Navigation methods like homing and migration are complex and energy-intensive.
Migration Patterns
- Bar-tailed godwit migrates from New Zealand to Alaska annually, triggered primarily by daylight.
- Navigation during migration utilizes natural cues such as the sun, stars, and Earth's magnetic fields.
Costs and Benefits of Migration
- Migration is energy-intensive and exposes animals to predation, but it helps avoid adverse seasonal conditions and improves food availability and genetic diversity.
Exam Preparation
- Past exam questions emphasize understanding the "what," "how," and "links" in biological responses, including navigation implications in migration.
Photoperiodism in Plants
- Plants flower based on light duration, regulated by photoperiodism.
- Phytochrome, a pigment in two forms, plays a crucial role in transition between light and dark states affecting flowering.
- Long day plants (e.g., sunflowers) flower in summer; short day plants (e.g., poinsettias) flower in winter.
Biological Rhythms in Animals
- Animals exhibit biological rhythms, with key concepts of endogenous rhythms, entrainment, and phase shifts.
- Tree Weta is active at night, showing phase shifts in constant darkness due to light exposure.
Intra-Specific Interactions
- Interactions within the same species involve resource competition, territorial behaviors, and hierarchical structures that influence access to resources.
Cooperative Relationships
- Animals forming groups enhance safety and share parental responsibilities, mitigating individual competition but risk increasing disease spread.
Monogamous Relationships and Parental Care
- Monogamy facilitates enduring male-female bonds, promoting shared care for offspring and improving survival rates in vulnerable species.
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Explore how plants and animals respond to their environments in this quiz. Delve into biotic and abiotic factors, as well as the intricacies of intra and interspecific relationships. Test your understanding from basic identification to deeper integration of biological concepts.
