Question 1

In order for terrestrial plants to undergo photosynthesis and produce a six carbon sugar, which of the following metabolic pathways must occur?

Accepted Answer

A)  C3 
B)  C4 
C)  CAM (crassulacean acid metabolism) 
D)  both C3 and C4 
E)  both C4 and CAM (crassulacean acid metabolism) 
A)  C3 
B)  C4 
C)  CAM (crassulacean acid metabolism) 
D)  both C3 and C4 
E)  both C4 and CAM (crassulacean acid metabolism) A

Question 2

Nitrifying bacteria, Nitrosomonas, and sulfur-oxidizing bacteria

Accepted Answer

A)  are both heterotrophs. 
B)  are both chemoautotrophs. 
C)  are both parasitic. 
D)  use reduction as an energy yielding process. 
E)  All of the choices are correct. 
A)  are both heterotrophs. 
B)  are both chemoautotrophs. 
C)  are both parasitic. 
D)  use reduction as an energy yielding process. 
E)  All of the choices are correct. B

Question 3

In a ______ functional response, initial feeding rates rise linearly at low food densities, rise more slowly at intermediate food densities, and then level off at high densities.

Accepted Answer

A)  Type I 
B)  Type II 
C)  Type III 
D)  Type IV 
E)  Type V 
A)  Type I 
B)  Type II 
C)  Type III 
D)  Type IV 
E)  Type V B

Question 4

PAR is an acronym for photosynthetically active ________________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of PAR is an acronym for photosynthetically active...

Question 5

The main force in the development and refinement of prey defenses is/are

Accepted Answer

A)  nutrition. 
B)  predators. 
C)  the prey themselves. 
D)  mate choices. 
E)  All of the choices are correct. 
A)  nutrition. 
B)  predators. 
C)  the prey themselves. 
D)  mate choices. 
E)  All of the choices are correct.

Question 6

The group of organisms that contains the most trophic diversity:
3-7-2013

Accepted Answer

A)  Plants 
B)  Animals 
C)  Prokaryotes 
D)  Fungi 
E)  Protists 
A)  Plants 
B)  Animals 
C)  Prokaryotes 
D)  Fungi 
E)  Protists

Question 7

The photosynthetic response curve is most similar to

Accepted Answer

A)  type 1 functional response curve. 
B)  type 2 functional response curve. 
C)  type 3 functional response curve. 
D)  None of the choices are correct. 
A)  type 1 functional response curve. 
B)  type 2 functional response curve. 
C)  type 3 functional response curve. 
D)  None of the choices are correct.

Question 8

Transpiration rates are highest in ____ plants.

Accepted Answer

A)  C3 
B)  C4 
C)  CAM 
D)  C4 and CAM 
E)  C3, C4, and CAM 
A)  C3 
B)  C4 
C)  CAM 
D)  C4 and CAM 
E)  C3, C4, and CAM

Question 9

During the light dependent portion of photosynthesis, the energy found in photons is converted/transferred to

Accepted Answer

A)  ATP 
B)  NADPH 
C)  PEP 
D)  both ATP and NADPH 
E)  ATP, NADPH, and PEP 
A)  ATP 
B)  NADPH 
C)  PEP 
D)  both ATP and NADPH 
E)  ATP, NADPH, and PEP

Question 10

Herbivores, carnivores, and detritivores are all

Accepted Answer

A)  omnivores. 
B)  autotrophs. 
C)  animals. 
D)  browsers. 
E)  heterotrophs. 
A)  omnivores. 
B)  autotrophs. 
C)  animals. 
D)  browsers. 
E)  heterotrophs.

Question 11

Which kingdom has the higher carbon to nitrogen ratios?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fungi 
B)  Animalia 
C)  Monera 
D)  Plantae 
E)  Protista 
A)  Fungi 
B)  Animalia 
C)  Monera 
D)  Plantae 
E)  Protista

Question 12

The longer the wavelength, the more energy they carry.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Organisms which synthesize organic compounds using CO2 as a carbon source and inorganic chemicals as an energy source are

Accepted Answer

A)  chemosynthetic heterotrophs. 
B)  chemosynthetic autotrophs. 
C)  photosynthetic autotrophs. 
D)  photosynthetic heterotrophs. 
E)  None of the choices are correct. 
A)  chemosynthetic heterotrophs. 
B)  chemosynthetic autotrophs. 
C)  photosynthetic autotrophs. 
D)  photosynthetic heterotrophs. 
E)  None of the choices are correct.

Question 14

A type 1 functional response curve would best represent

Accepted Answer

A)  squirrels. 
B)  moose. 
C)  humans. 
D)  clams. 
E)  wolves. 
A)  squirrels. 
B)  moose. 
C)  humans. 
D)  clams. 
E)  wolves.

Question 15

In general, among solitary predators, ________________ is/are most often the determining factor in prey selection.

Accepted Answer

A)  age 
B)  speed 
C)  numbers 
D)  health 
E)  size 
A)  age 
B)  speed 
C)  numbers 
D)  health 
E)  size

Question 16

The rate of energy intake by an organism can be limited by

Accepted Answer

A)  availability of energy in the environment. 
B)  foraging time. 
C)  handling time. 
D)  All of the choices are correct. 
E)  both availability of energy in the environment and foraging time. 
A)  availability of energy in the environment. 
B)  foraging time. 
C)  handling time. 
D)  All of the choices are correct. 
E)  both availability of energy in the environment and foraging time.

Question 17

Tropical plants and tropical seaweeds contain lower levels of alkaloid toxins compared to their temperate counterparts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following is not considered a form of plant defense?

Accepted Answer

A)  silica 
B)  thorns 
C)  cellulose 
D)  phenolic compounds 
E)  All the choices mentioned are plant defenses. 
A)  silica 
B)  thorns 
C)  cellulose 
D)  phenolic compounds 
E)  All the choices mentioned are plant defenses.

Question 19

C4 and CAM plants are best suited for

Accepted Answer

A)  hot and moist environments. 
B)  cool and moist environments. 
C)  hot and dry environments. 
D)  cool and dry environments. 
E)  environments with moderate temperatures and moisture levels. 
A)  hot and moist environments. 
B)  cool and moist environments. 
C)  hot and dry environments. 
D)  cool and dry environments. 
E)  environments with moderate temperatures and moisture levels.

Question 20

Generally, as predator size decreases prey size _______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Generally, as predator size decreases prey size...

Exam 7: Energy and Nutrient Relations

In order for terrestrial plants to undergo photosynthesis and produce a six carbon sugar, which of the following metabolic pathways must occur?

Nitrifying bacteria, Nitrosomonas, and sulfur-oxidizing bacteria

In a ______ functional response, initial feeding rates rise linearly at low food densities, rise more slowly at intermediate food densities, and then level off at high densities.

PAR is an acronym for photosynthetically active ________________________.

The main force in the development and refinement of prey defenses is/are

The group of organisms that contains the most trophic diversity: 3-7-2013

The photosynthetic response curve is most similar to

Transpiration rates are highest in ____ plants.

During the light dependent portion of photosynthesis, the energy found in photons is converted/transferred to

Herbivores, carnivores, and detritivores are all

Which kingdom has the higher carbon to nitrogen ratios?

The longer the wavelength, the more energy they carry.

Organisms which synthesize organic compounds using CO2 as a carbon source and inorganic chemicals as an energy source are

A type 1 functional response curve would best represent

In general, among solitary predators, ________________ is/are most often the determining factor in prey selection.

The rate of energy intake by an organism can be limited by

Tropical plants and tropical seaweeds contain lower levels of alkaloid toxins compared to their temperate counterparts.

Which of the following is not considered a form of plant defense?

C4 and CAM plants are best suited for

Generally, as predator size decreases prey size _______________.

Introduction to Ecology Historical Foundations and Developing Frontiers

Life on Land

Life in Water

Population Genetics and Natural Selection

Temperature Relations

Water Relations

Socail Relations

Population Distribution and Abundance

Population Dynamics

Population Growth

Life Histories

Competition

Exploitative Interactions Predation, Herbivory, Parasitism, and Disease

Mutualism

Species Abundance and Diversity

Species Interactions and Community Structure

Primary Production and Energy Flow

Nutrient Cycling and Retention

Succession and Stability

Landscape Ecology

Geographic Ecology

Global Ecology

Filters

Organisms which synthesize organic compounds using CO₂ as a carbon source and inorganic chemicals as an energy source are

C₄ and CAM plants are best suited for