Unit 4 – Biotechnology/Ecology/Energy
Unit 4: Biotechnology/Ecology/Energy:
1) Give a definition and short example of each of the following biotechnology terms (You don’t have to use the
table below, it is just an example):
Biotechnology Term Definition Example
Genetically Modified Organism (GMO)
Artificial Selection (Selective Breeding)
Cloning
Genetic Testing
2) Give an example for each of how biotechnology is used in the fields of Microbiology, Medicine & Agriculture.
3) What are some pros and cons (at least 2 of each) in the GMO debate?
Choose a specific ecosystem to focus on (examples: rainforest, ocean, desert, etc) and answer all of the
following questions with that ecosystem in mind:
4) Draw an energy pyramid for your ecosystem, and include a few examples of organisms at each level of the
pyramid:
? Label each level of the pyramid as producers, primary consumers, secondary consumers, tertiary
consumers.
? Label where the most energy vs. the least energy is found based on the “Rule of 10”
5) Provide examples of the following within your ecosystem:
Biotic factorAbiotic factorAutotrophHeterotrophPopulationNiche of a specific organismDensity-dependent limiting factorDensity-independent limiting factorPredator/prey relationshipCooperationCompetitionParasitismMutualismCommensalismExample of a connection between an aquatic & terrestrial food chain6) How does energy move through an ecosystem vs. how matter moves through an ecosystem?
7) Create a T-chart that gives examples of renewable vs. non-renewable resources
8) List one pro and one con for each of the following energy sources: fossil fuels, hydroelectric, biomass, nuclear,
wind & solar. Focus on important pros and cons like how efficient they are or how they affect the environment etc.
Extra Credit:
Draw and label the steps of the nitrogen cycle with a brief explanation of each step.
Draw and label the steps of the carbon cycle with a brief explanation of each step.
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