Miscellaneous
Which Biome receives the highest amount of rainfall per year?
Tropical Rainforest
This term refers to the number of organisms and given ecosystem can sustainably support.
Carrying capacity
List the trophic levels in order starting with the largest level
Primary producers, Primary Consumers, Secondary consumers, Tertiary Consumers, Decomposers
What is the source of energy for nearly all organisms on Earth?
The Sun
What are the 4 main types of Macromolecules we covered in class?
Carbohydrates, Proteins, Lipids, Nucleic Acids
What is a Symbiotic relationship?
A relationship where two organisms both benefit from their relationship
How many humans are there on Earth approximately?
8.1 Billion
These organisms harness the Sun's energy through photosynthesis to make their own energy rich compounds
Autotrophs
How much energy is retained as we move up trophic levels?
10%
What is the term we use to describe the basic building block of macromolecules
Monomer
Plants, animals, and even bacteria are great examples of this type of factor.
Biotic
Deforestation, food availability, and disease are examples of this when talking about populations in an ecosystem
Limiting Factors
These organisms feed chemically by breaking down organic matter
Decomposers
What type of organism is at the top of a food chain?
Apex predator
What is the primary function of Nucleic Acids
Storing/Transferring genetic information
The Sun, Water, and breathable air are examples of this type of factor
Abiotic
This type of growth has limited resources and follows an S-shaped curve
Logistical Growth
A vulture is an example of what type of organism
Scavenger
What type of organisms make up the base level in a food web/chain?
Plants/Autotrophs
What macromolecule is primarily involved in energy transfer within cells?
Carbohydrates
Explain the difference between Immigration & Emigration.
Immigration= organisms entering a population
Emigration= Organisms leaving a population
This type of growth occurs when resources are abundant and leads to RAPID expansion
Exponential growth
A spider is considered what type of organism
Secondary Consumer
In the tropical rainforest which resource has the highest level of competition?
Sunlight
What macromolecule is characterized by a hydrophilic "Head" and hydrophobic "Tails"
Lipids