Biology 2483A Lecture Notes - Lecture 20: Steller Sea Lion, Ecological Pyramid, Allochthon

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The ecological roles of organism are determined by their trophic interactions what they eat and what eats them. This determines the influence of an organism on the movement of energy and nutrients through an ecosystem. Trophic levels describe the feeding positions of groups of organisms in ecosystems. All organisms are either consumed by other organisms or enter the pool of dead organic matter (detritus). In terrestrial ecosystems, only a small portion of the biomass is consumed, and most of the energy flow passes through the detritus. Dead organisms and feces are consumed by organisms called detritivores (primarily bacteria and fungi) in a process called decomposition. Detritus is considered part of the first trophic level, and detritivores are part of the second level. Much of the detritus in streams, lakes, and estuaries is derived from terrestrial organic matter. These external energy inputs are called allochthonous inputs. Energy produced by autotrophs within the system is autochthonous energy.

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11. As energy flows through the food web in an ecosystem, the amount of energy that is transferred from one trophic level to the next trophic level increases. stays the same. decreases. may increase or decrease, depending upon the system.

12. Autotrophs are organisms that obtain energy by breaking down tissues of organisms that have died. harness external energy sources to produce complex chemical compounds. depend directly on primary producers for their energy and nutrients. eat other autotrophs to obtain energy.

13. Which of the following gives the correct order for energy flow through an ecosystem? primary producers â secondary producers â tertiary producers primary consumers â primary producers â secondary producers secondary consumers â primary consumers â primary producers primary producers â primary consumers â secondary consumers

14. Which one of the following aspects of plant biology is not directly involved in maintaining an adequate supply of water for the entire plant? phloem roots xylem transpiration pull

15. Which structure(s) do most plants use to acquire the energy that they need for cellular processes? the roots the leaves the stem

Which of the following is NOT one of the uses of fungi?

Select one:

a. As a source of antibiotics.

b. To make drinks, like beer.

c. To produce fabrics like cotton and linen.

d. To make food, like bread.

e. As a direct food source: mushrooms, for example.

How do fungi get nutrients?

Select one:

a. They ingest organic material, break it down internally, and absorb the released nutrients through their digestive system.

b. Fungi use each of these methods to get nutrients.

c. They secrete enzymes that break down dead matter or living organisms and absorb the released nutrients.

d. They receive nutrients from other organisms that trade the nutrients for protection from pathogens.

e. They produce their own by photosynthesis.

Why is fungi's role as biodegraders so important to ecosystems?

Select one:

a. It transfers the energy from sunlight into sugars.

b. It provides nutrients and oxygen to the ecosystem.

c. It protects plants from harmful viruses and bacteria.

d. It keeps the level of prey animals down so they do not overwhelm the ecosystem.

e. It recycles and reuses organic molecules so they are not wasted.

Microbiology Unit 2 Applied and Environmental Assignment Part 1: Identify Nutritional requirements from Chapter 6&14 (and review from chapters 1 & 2) 1. Determine which of the 4 macromolecules require the following elements: a. Carbon: carbohydrates___ lipids___ proteins___ nucleic acids___ b. Nitrogen: carbohydrates___ lipids___ proteins___ nucleic acids___ c. Sulfur: carbohydrates___ lipids___ proteins___ nucleic acids___ 2. The essential elements mentioned above are cycled through cells and the earth in biogeochemical cycles (the carbon, nitrogen, and sulfur cycles.)Select the correct answer or fill in the blanks to summarize these cycles: a. Carbon dioxide is taken in from the atmosphere by [autotrophs/heterotrophs] and converted to glucose through carbon ________________. When heterotrophs eat autotrophs they use catabolism to break down glucose to make ATP and waste carbon is released as ___________. b. There is plenty of nitrogen available in the atmosphere but it is not accessible to organisms because it is in the form of Nitrogen gas (N2). N2 is fixed by [bacteria/plants/animals] and converted to ammonia (NH3.) NH3 can be used by [bacteria/plants/animals] to build their cells. Next, by consuming food with amino acids,[bacteria/plants/animals] can get access to nitrogen for their own cellular needs. c. There is also a good quantity of sulfur in dirt, rocks, and the atmosphere. Sulfur cycles between H2S => S0 => SO4 => SH groups in Proteins => back to H2S.Using _________________ respiration, anoxygenic photosynthesis, and chemolithoautotrophy [bacteria/plants/animals]convert H2S and S0 to SO4 which is taken in by [bacteria/plants/animals] and used to build their cells. When [bacteria/plants/animals]eat plants they take in essential amino acids containing sulfur and recycle these to make their proteins. d. _________________ break down waste and dead organisms and recycle nutrients back into the cycles. *The C and N are summarized here: https://youtu.be/2D7hZpIYlCA and https://youtu.be/leHy-Y_8nRs 3. Match the main metabolic classifications to the description: Classifications: photoautotroph/ photoheterotroph/ chemoautotroph/ chemoheterotroph o A microbe that makes its own food by taking carbon from CO2 in the atmosphere and its energy from sunlight o A microbe that makes its own food by taking carbon from CO2 in the atmosphere and its energy from reduced inorganic chemicals o A microbe that eats other organisms to get organic carbon and energy o A microbe that eats other organisms to get organic carbon but gets energy from sunlight 4. Identify the phases of the bacterial growth curve and define what occurs in each phase Phase A = ______________ Definition: Phase B = ______________ Definition: Phase C = ______________ Definition: Phase D = ______________ Definition: Part 2: Unique ecosystems containing microbes 5. Watch the video that shows hydrothermal vents: https://youtu.be/RO3nO98gH_M a. Describe bacteria that live at the vents using terms from the unit 2 reading guide: ________________________________________________________________________ b. Write a 2-3 sentence reflection about hydrothermal vents and the contribution of microbes to this ecosystem: 6. Apply what you have learned to the TED-Ed video about Biofilms: https://youtu.be/pHLP5CZMnL4 a. Give the terms for cell structures mentioned in the video that we learned in Chapter 4 and 7: i. âsticky appendagesâ thatallows bacteria to attach and begin the biofilm: _______________ ii. Extracellular matrix/gooey matrix that holds cells together: ____________________________ iii. Exchange genetic information while packed together: ____________________________ iv. Communicate with each other by _________________________________________ sensing. v. Produce chemical to kill microbial competitors: ____________________________ factor.

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