A Sequence of Organisms, Each of Which Serves as a Source

question 59

Multiple Choice

A sequence of organisms, each of which serves as a source of nutrients or energy for the next, is called a(n)

• A) food web
• B) food chain
• C) Ecosystem
• D) Community
• E) food chain and food web (they are interchangeable)

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Definitions:

Personal Computer

A versatile computer designed for individual use, capable of performing a wide range of tasks such as word processing, gaming, and accessing the internet.

Babbage's Engine

Refers to Charles Babbage's Difference Engine and Analytical Engine, early mechanical computers designed in the 19th century.

Vacuum Tubes

Electronic devices that control the flow of electrons through a vacuum, used in early radios, televisions, and computers before the advent of semiconductor devices.

Integrated Circuits

Integrated circuits are microchips that consist of a set of electronic circuits on a small flat piece (or "chip") of semiconductor material, typically silicon, functioning as the core component in a variety of electronic devices.