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Which process converts ammonium ions into nitrates, a form of nitrogen directly usable by plants?
Which process converts ammonium ions into nitrates, a form of nitrogen directly usable by plants?
- Nitrification (correct)
- Deamination
- Nitrogen fixation
- Denitrification
Which of the following is the primary role of denitrifying bacteria in the nitrogen cycle?
Which of the following is the primary role of denitrifying bacteria in the nitrogen cycle?
- Converting ammonium ions into nitrates
- Converting nitrates in the soil back into nitrogen gas (correct)
- Converting dead organic matter into ammonium ions
- Converting atmospheric nitrogen into ammonia
During deamination in humans, what nitrogen-containing compound is produced in the liver and eventually excreted as urine?
During deamination in humans, what nitrogen-containing compound is produced in the liver and eventually excreted as urine?
- Nitrate
- Ammonium
- Ammonia
- Urea (correct)
Which of the following processes involves the conversion of atmospheric nitrogen into ammonia?
Which of the following processes involves the conversion of atmospheric nitrogen into ammonia?
How does lightning contribute to nitrogen fixation?
How does lightning contribute to nitrogen fixation?
In the context of population dynamics, what is the definition of 'population density'?
In the context of population dynamics, what is the definition of 'population density'?
What primarily determines the population growth rate?
What primarily determines the population growth rate?
If a population's birth rate is significantly lower than its death rate, which of the following is most likely to occur?
If a population's birth rate is significantly lower than its death rate, which of the following is most likely to occur?
Which of the following best describes 'population distribution'?
Which of the following best describes 'population distribution'?
Which of the following factors is NOT considered a limiting factor for population growth?
Which of the following factors is NOT considered a limiting factor for population growth?
How does competition among organisms act as a limiting factor for population growth?
How does competition among organisms act as a limiting factor for population growth?
Why can ecological models based solely on population density sometimes lead to inaccurate conclusions?
Why can ecological models based solely on population density sometimes lead to inaccurate conclusions?
A population of rabbits lives in a meadow. A new predator arrives, significantly increasing the death rate of the rabbits. Initially, the birth rate remains constant. What is the most likely short-term effect on the rabbit population?
A population of rabbits lives in a meadow. A new predator arrives, significantly increasing the death rate of the rabbits. Initially, the birth rate remains constant. What is the most likely short-term effect on the rabbit population?
A forest has a limited amount of sunlight reaching the understory. Which of the following is the most likely effect of this limited sunlight on plant populations in the understory?
A forest has a limited amount of sunlight reaching the understory. Which of the following is the most likely effect of this limited sunlight on plant populations in the understory?
In an ecosystem, a disease outbreak drastically reduces the population of a keystone predator. What is the most likely long-term effect on the ecosystem?
In an ecosystem, a disease outbreak drastically reduces the population of a keystone predator. What is the most likely long-term effect on the ecosystem?
Flashcards
Nitrogen-fixing bacteria
Nitrogen-fixing bacteria
Bacteria that convert nitrogen gas into ammonium ions.
Nitrogen fixation by lightning
Nitrogen fixation by lightning
Conversion of atmospheric nitrogen into usable forms like nitrates by lightning.
Industrial Fixation of Nitrogen
Industrial Fixation of Nitrogen
Industrial process converting nitrogen into ammonia for fertilizers.
Nitrification
Nitrification
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Denitrification
Denitrification
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Decomposition of nitrogen
Decomposition of nitrogen
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Deamination
Deamination
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Demography
Demography
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Population density
Population density
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Population distribution
Population distribution
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Population growth rate
Population growth rate
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Immigration's Effect on Population Size
Immigration's Effect on Population Size
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Emigration's Effect on Population Size
Emigration's Effect on Population Size
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Limiting factors
Limiting factors
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Resources (Ecology)
Resources (Ecology)
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Study Notes
- Nitrogen fixation allows bacteria to use nitrogen gas from the atmosphere in the soil to produce ammonium ions
- Nitrogen-fixing bacteria can be free-living or in symbiotic relationships forming root nodules
- Cyanobacteria are involved in nitrogen fixation in aquatic ecosystems
- Lightning converts nitrogen gas into nitrogen oxides, which dissolve in rain, forming nitrates that organisms use
- Artificial fertilizers are made from nitrogen fixed into ammonia through industrial processes
- Plants acquire usable nitrogen through their roots by absorbing nitrates, while animals obtain it by consuming plants
- Decomposers convert nitrogen compounds from dead organisms into ammonium ions
- Soil bacteria converts animal waste products, such as urea, into ammonium ions
- Nitrifying bacteria convert ammonium ions into nitrates through nitrification so plants can use them
- Urea, an excretory product, forms in the liver during deamination where excess amino acids convert into carbohydrates and ammonia
- Denitrifying bacteria convert nitrates and ammonia back into nitrogen gas through denitrification
- Demography is the statistical study of population density, distribution, and growth rate
- Population density refers to the number of individuals per unit area
- Population distribution describes the pattern of dispersal of individuals across an area
- The availability of resources influences population distribution
- Population growth rate measures population size increase over time
- Birth rate and death rate primarily determine population growth rate
- Immigration (into) and emigration (out of) also affect population size, but not as much as birth/death rates
- Populations grow when the birth rate exceeds the death rate and decline when the death rate is higher
- Population size remains consistent when birth and death rates are equal
- Limiting factors like resource availability, competition, predation, and diseases constrains population growth
- Sufficient resources such as food, water, space, and light are essential for population growth
- Reproductive maturity and the availability of mating partners affects population growth rate
- Competition with other organisms limits population growth when resources are scarce
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Explore the nitrogen cycle. Learn about nitrogen fixation by bacteria, the role of cyanobacteria in aquatic ecosystems, and the conversion of nitrogen gas by lightning. Understand how plants and animals obtain nitrogen and the processes of decomposition and nitrification.
