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The Loss of A(n)____ Can Lead to Population Crashes and Extinctions

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The loss of a(n) ____ can lead to population crashes and extinctions of other species in a community that depends on them for certain ecosystem services.


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Ribosomes

Small organelles that function as the site of protein synthesis in the cell, reading RNA to create proteins.

Amino Acids

Building blocks of proteins, playing critical roles in body functions, including cell structure and transport.

Carboxyl Group

A functional group consisting of a carbon atom double-bonded to an oxygen atom and single-bonded to a hydroxyl group (COOH), characteristic of organic acids.

Peptide Bond

A peptide bond is a chemical bond formed between two amino acids during protein synthesis, linking them together in a polypeptide chain.

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