Biomagnification - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

PA Pesticide Applicator Exam Core Info 1. Bioaccumulation: The accumulation of a substance, such as a toxic chemical, in various tissues of a living organism. 2. Biomagnification: Accumulation of pollutants at successive levels of the food chain 3. abiotic factors: natural control measures within the environment.

ENWC 201 Final Exam Questions And Answers What are wildlife diseases connected to? - ANS 1. conservation of threatened and endangered species 2. recreational use of wildlife 3. public health/loss of life 4. agriculture (livestock) disease - ANS -a disturbance to the normal function of structure of an organism epizootic - ANS -a disease that appears at an unexpected rate, synonymous with epidemic in humans -ex: white-nose syndrome in bats; causes them to wake up in middle...

WVU Biology 101 Final: Salihu Latest Update Already Passed Hypothesis A proposed, scientifically testable explanation for an observed phenomenon. Theory A hypothesis that has been tested with a significant amount of data Features of a well designed experiment 1. Repeatable 2. Multiple Treatments 3. Testable Variables 4. Control Group 5. Replication Blind experiment The subjects do not know what treatment they receive Double-blind experiment An experiment in which both the o...

BIO 101 Final Exam WVU Salihu Questions and Answers Already Passed feature of a well-designed experiment 1. experimental group- group recieving treatment 2. control group- not exposed to treatment 3. has an IV and DV 4. blind strategies 5. randomized- subjects randomly assigned to group 6. repeatable population group of same species that live in a specific habitat community populations of different species that interact with each other within an location ecosystem all living or...

Agricultural Education GACE Practice Test II with Verified Solutions Which TWO of the following will most likely be a continuing trend in animal agriculture? A. Demand for BST in production B. Crossbreeding of unrelated species C. Better management of waste products D. Increased use of antibiotics for disease prevention A. Demand for BST in production C. Better management of waste products Options (A) and (C) are correct. The demand for hormone-free products and the better manag...

PA Pesticide Applicator Exam Core Info with Complete SolutionsPA Pesticide Applicator Exam Core Info with Complete SolutionsPA Pesticide Applicator Exam Core Info with Complete Solutions Bioaccumulation - ANSWER-The accumulation of a substance, such as a toxic chemical, in various tissues of a living organism. Biomagnification - ANSWER-Accumulation of pollutants at successive levels of the food chain abiotic factors - ANSWER-natural control measures within the environment. EX: climacti...

Pest - ANSWER an undesirable organism that injures humans, desirable plants and animals, manufactured products, or natural substances. pathogens - ANSWER disease-causing organisms, such as viruses, bacteria, or fungi Pesticide resistance - ANSWER When pests adapt and become resistant to a pesticide. First seen in resistance to DDT in 1947 bioaccumulation - ANSWER The accumulation of pesticide in the fatty tissue of some animals biomagnification - ANSWER The Food chain. Organ...

BIO 182 FINAL EXAM ASU LATEST UPDATE GRADED A+ Describe boreal forests -Forms in sub-arctic -Dominated by highly cold tolerant trees -Very cold winters and short, cool summers -Low precipitation -NPP is low Describe grasslands -Conditions are too dry to enable tree growth -Moderate temps and rainfall -NPP lower than forest communities Describe subtropical deserts -Very low rainfall -High annual temps -Low NPP Describe temperate forests -Trees are leafless in winter -Rai...

PH161FinalExam94QuestionswithComplete Solutions. Bioaccumulation (biomagnification) of heavy metals is a particular hazard associated with - Correct Answer Mercury Excessively low intake of copper may be associated with - Correct Answer Dietary deficiency For fetuses, infants, and children, the hazards of heavy metals include - Correct Answer (ALL OF ABOVE) Impairment of physical and mental development Damage to internal organs Brain damage Some forms of cancer Lead exposure can arise...

Pest - ANSWER an undesirable organism that injures humans, desirable plants and animals, manufactured products, or natural substances. pathogens - ANSWER disease-causing organisms, such as viruses, bacteria, or fungi Pesticide resistance - ANSWER When pests adapt and become resistant to a pesticide. First seen in resistance to DDT in 1947 bioaccumulation - ANSWER The accumulation of pesticide in the fatty tissue of some animals biomagnification - ANSWER The Food chain. Organ...