A Study of the Spatial Distribution of the Coast Redwood

question 87

Multiple Choice

A study of the spatial distribution of the coast redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) and the environmental factors that control that distribution would be an example of a topic studied in

• A)biogeography.
• B)pedology.
• C)plant biology.
• D)ecology.

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Definitions:

Carbohydrates

Organic compounds, including sugars, starches, and cellulose, which are an important source of energy for the body.

Cell Metabolism

The complex series of chemical reactions occurring within a cell to maintain life, involving the processing of nutrients for energy and the synthesis of necessary substances.

Plasma Membrane

The lipid bilayer that forms the outer boundary of a cell, regulating the passage of substances in and out of the cell.

Phospholipids

Phospholipids are a class of lipids that are a major component of all cell membranes as they can form lipid bilayers.