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T or F? Coral reef requires dirty water because dirty water indicates nutrient
F, zooxanthellae needs clear water for sunlight to go through and perform photosynthesis.
Why specific water depth and clearity is important for coral reef growth?
sunlight & zooxanthellae
What did I put in my coffee this morning?
cream
An example of passive transport
simple/facilitated diffusion, osmosis, filtration
What plant/algae cells creates coral reef?
SPELLING COUNTS
ZOOXANTHELLAE
How many people rely on coral reef ecosystems for food?
500 million
Best pH value for coral reef growth?
8.0-8.3
Salinity range that coral reef can tolerate
23-42ppt
Product of glycolysis
2 pyruvate, 4 ATP, 2NADH
What is the effect of temperature extremes on coral?
Low temperatures kill the coral, and high temperatures cause the zooxanthellae to be released from the coral.
region around a star where conditions are theoretically right for liquid water to exist
Goldilocks zone
What does the command term "Evaluate" mean? (No notes allowed)
Assess the implications and limitations.