Download Unit 1 Study Guide: Interdependence Biological Diversity Which type

Unit 1 Study Guide:
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Interdependence
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Biological Diversity
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Genetics
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Heritable vs Non Heritable traits
Which type of reproduction
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Continuous and Discrete variations
creates more biodiversity?
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Dominant and recessive traits
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Species
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Main Components of Biodiversity
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Punnitt Squares
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Nature vs. Nurture
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Mutations and Mutagens
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Ecosystem
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Community
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Species
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Basic structure
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Genetic
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Nitrogen bases
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Species Distribution
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Variations for Survival
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Structural Adaptations
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Behavioural Adaptations
DNA
Chromosomes
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How many in a human cell?
Mitosis vs. Meiosis
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Basic understanding of the main
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Diversity index
differences between the two and
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Niche
their basic processes
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Broad
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Narrow
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Symbiosis
Artificial Selection in Agriculture
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Cloning
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Artificial insemination
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Commensalism
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In vitro fertilization
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Mutualism
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Genetic engineering
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Parasitism
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Asexual Reproduction
Natural Selection
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Summary (4 main statements)
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Binary Fission
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Overspecialization
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Spore Production
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Extinction
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Budding
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Extirpation
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Bioindicator Species
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Human Impacts on Biodiversity
Sexual Reproduction
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Gametes
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Bacterial Conjugation
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Extinctions
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Zygospores
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Population increases
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Sexual Reproduction in plants
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Introduced Species
(parts)
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Over-hunting
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Sexual Reproduction in animals
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(basic process)
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Fertilization
The role of Zoos in preserving
Biodiversity
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Other efforts for preserving Biodiversity
Unit 1 – Biological Diversity “I-Can” Statements
1. Investigate and Interpret Diversity among species and within species, and describe how
diversity contributes to species Survival
a. I can see the variation in living things and give examples of variation
b. I can identify niches and describe the variations in species in those environments
c. I can identify symbiotic relationships and explain with examples
d. I can explain why variation in species is important for survival
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Investigate the nature of reproductive processes and their role in transmitting species
characteristics
a. I can describe and explain different types of asexual reproduction including binary
fission, budding and spore production
b. I can describe and explain sexual reproduction in both plants and animals
c. I can give examples of organisms that reproduce asexually and sexually
d. I can describe how a zygote forms in plants
e. I can describe how a embryo forms in animals
f. I can give examples of how characteristics in organisms vary and Identify both
discrete and continuous variation
g. I can identify the transfer of characteristics from parent to offspring and identify
examples of the following characteristics:
i. Same as both parents
ii. Same as one parent
iii. Mix from both parents
iv. Different from both parents
h. I can distinguish between heritable traits and inheritable traits
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I can identify characteristics which heredity and environment may both play a role
j. I can identify examples of dominant and recessive characteristics and recognize
that they provide only a partial explanation of the offspring’s characteristics
3. Describe, in general terms, the role of genetic materials in the continuity and variation of
species characteristics; and investigate and interpret related technologies
a. I can describe the role and function of chromosomes, genes and DNA
b. I can distinguish between division of parent cells to daughter cells (binary fission,
mitosis) and cell division that results in sex cells (meiosis)
c. I can describe how the synthesis of genetic materials creates a zygote
d. I can list the advantages and disadvantages of asexual and sexual reproduction
e. I can tell the difference between natural and artificial selection and give examples
of each
f. I can describe examples of genetic technology and identify their issues and
questions concerning the application of the technology
4. Identify impacts of human action on species survival and variation within species, and
analyze related issues for personal and public decision making
a. I can describe the abundance of species on Earth in different environments
b. I can describe the changes in diversity of species through extinction and
extirpation and include the role of environmental factors in causing these changes
c. I can evaluate the pros and cons of local and global strategies to reduce the loss of
species diversity
d. I can identify and describe the use of biotechnology in various settings and identify
impacts and issues arising from it. (farms, forests, general environments)