Species Whose Roles in an Ecosystem Are Vital to the Ecosystem's

question 47

Multiple Choice

Species whose roles in an ecosystem are vital to the ecosystem's biodiversity are called

• A) indicator species.
• B) native species.
• C) keystone species.
• D) specialist species.
• E) nonnative species.

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Definitions:

Proteins

Large biomolecules and macromolecules composed of one or more long chains of amino acid residues, crucial for the structure, function, and regulation of the body's cells, tissues, and organs.

Genetic Code

The set of rules used by living cells to translate information encoded within genetic material into proteins.

Our Parents

The primary caregivers or guardians responsible for raising and nurturing an individual from childhood.

Human Genome Project

A collaborative international research effort aimed at mapping all the genes of the human species and understanding their functions.