The flow of ________ into ecosystems occurs in one direction only, while ________ are recycled within the ecosystem itself
A) minerals; energy compounds
B) genetic information; genotypes
C) organic compounds; minerals
D) energy; chemicals
Answer: D
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A) sea urchins, but not in humans or birds B) humans, but not in sea urchins or birds C) birds, but not in sea urchins or humans D) both sea urchins and birds, but not in humans
If R inhibits the enzyme catalyzing the M to N reaction, we call this
a. allosteric activation. b. allosteric inhibition. c. noncompetitive inhibition. d. competitive inhibition. e. either c or d, dependent on more information.
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a. Candida albicans b. Epidermophyton floccosum c. Claviceps purpurea d. Histoplasma capsulatum
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A. the hawks in the region B. the number of acorns produced annually C. the stress of cold winter temperatures D. the number of available nesting sites