If biodiversity were to decrease in an ecosystem due to a natural or man-made disturbance, would the net primary production increase. decrease, or remain the same? Defend your answer. HINT: Think back to succession.

Which of the following is a way that minerals are used? a. industry construction technology d. all of the above

1. watermelon, papaya, oranges, bananas, and lemons are included in this food group. vitamin c 2. you need 6 or more servings of this food group each day vitamins d and a 3. found in fruit and keeps blood vessels healthy calcium 4. vitamins found in milk bread and grain 5. a mineral that strengthens bones fruit

Agroup of plant cells was exposed to radiation, which damaged the chloroplasts and caused them to lose function. if the mitochondria were unharmed, what would happen to the overall function of the plant cells? a. the cells would not be able to make food, but would be able to release energy from biomolecules. b. the cells would not be able to replicate dna, but would be able to break down waste. c. the cells would not be able to break down waste, but would be able to replicate dna. d. the cells would not be able to release energy from biomolecules, but would be able to make food.