______ Is an Index of the Variety of Living Organisms

question 81

Multiple Choice

______ is an index of the variety of living organisms in an ecosystem.

• A) Species richness
• B) Genetic diversity
• C) Ecosystem diversity
• D) Biological diversity
• E) Environmental sustainability

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Definitions:

Proteins

Large, complex molecules essential to all living organisms, playing critical roles in the body such as catalyzing metabolic reactions, DNA replication, and transporting molecules.

Phenylketonuria

A genetic disorder characterized by the body's inability to break down the amino acid phenylalanine, leading to potential brain damage and cognitive impairment.

Sickle Cell Anemia

An inherited form of anemia in which there is an abnormality in the hemoglobin beta chains; the inheritance pattern is autosomal recessive.

Cystic Fibrosis

A genetic disorder affecting the lungs and digestive system, characterized by thick, sticky mucus that can lead to severe respiratory and digestive problems.