Review for Biology 100 Exam 1
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What is the levels of biological organization from simplest to
complex?
Ans: Atom, molecule, cell, tissue, organ, organism, population, kingdom.
What is a Producer?
Ans: A organism that produces complex organic compounds from simple
inorganic molecules. I.E: Photosynthesis.
What is a Decomposer?
Ans: An organism that recycles nutrients by the neutral process of
decomposition. I.E: Fungi.
What is a Consumer?
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Ans: An organism that consumes other consumers, and producers to
thrive. Cannot make their own nutrients. I.E: Lion.
What is Energy?
Ans: The capacity to do work, or the capacity for work.
In the world of life does energy flow in one direction, two directions
or is it cyclical?
Ans: Energy flows in every direction from everything.
Are nutrients recycled?
Ans: Yes, they are recycled.
What type of organism is responsible for this recycling of nutrients?
Ans: Cells or decomposers.
What would happen if there were no decomposers in the world?