Natural Selection
Natural Selection promotes traits that are considered this in quality, as opposed to being negative
Positive/Beneficial/Advantageous
A random change in the genetic material of an organism
mutation
Feedback mechanisms are important to maintain this dynamic state and failure to maintain can result in illness and/or death
Homeostasis
A niche is an organisms ________
job/function
As the biodiversity in an ecosystem increases, so does this aspect to describe the ability for the ecosystem to remain the same
Stability
When nature selects the favorable trait (answers can vary)
This 3 letter abbreviation/acronym refers to the 2 strand genetic material that is found in the nucleus and passed down from parent to offspring
DNA
The type of feedback helps to maintain body temperature levels
Most of the energy and biomass ______ as we go up to the next trophic level because it is lost in the form of ________
Decreases and Heat
CO2 + H2O -> C6H12O6 + O2
The above process is known as this chemical reaction
The below process is known as this chemical reaction
C6H12O6 + O2 -> CO2 + H2O + ATP
ANSWERS NEED TO BE IN ORDER
Photosynthesis FIRST, Cellular Respiration SECOND
This process refers to passing down the traits to the next generation/to offspring
Inherited/Inheritance/Hereditary
the smallest form of genetic material is known as these two words and includes: A, T, C, G in DNA, and A, U, C and G in RNA
nucleotide bases
In order for an organism to remain hydrated it requires these TWO substances to be in proper ratio
Salt and Water
Organisms that occupy the same niche will fight for the same resources and therefore will have this occurring among them, while this second process refers to the maximum amount of organisms for a particular species (population) that can be sustained within an area
Competition and Carrying Capacity
Aspects such as water, temperature, and sunlight can be referred to as these types of factors because they are NOT living, whereas aspects such as predators and prey can be referred to as these factors because they ARE living
Abiotic and Biotic
In order for natural selection to occur, organisms need to not only survive but also do this to pass down their traits to their offspring
Reproduce/Reproduction
This form of genetic modification results in choosing exactly which organisms will reproduce to get desired traits, such as with dogs, but this second form of genetic modification requires going into the DNA of an organism and modifying it manually
Selective breeding and Genetic Engineering (GMO)
All feedback mechanisms begin with this cause and end with this effect
Stimulus and Response
A certain type of bacteria that breaks down dead organisms can be referred to as this term as well
Decomposer
These TWO major life processes are responsible for a lot of the Hydrogen, Carbon, and Oxygen being transferred/moved in the world
Cellular Respiration and Photosynthesis
Medium Ground Finches typically eat medium sized seeds, but as the environment changes, and more large sized seeds appear, the ground finches will also have a trait change (what is the trait and how does it change)
beak size increases
transcription and translation
This type of feedback has to do with sugar levels, where this molecule increases in quantity after being ingested, and leads to this organ releasing this hormone
(Name the molecule causing an increase in sugar levels, the hormone secreted to lower levels, AND the organ that releases that hormone)
Glucose - Insulin - Pancreas
These types of organisms produce their own food, such as plants and certain bacteria, whereas these other organisms like humans, are classified as this kind of organism because we have to go get our own food
Autotroph and Heterotroph
Carbon Sequestration is the process of capturing and storing carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere to reduce its concentration and reduce climate change. What are TWO actions students can do to increase Carbon Sequestration?
(Answers Vary)