Using a Real Example, Illustrate How an Organism Can Both

question 52

Essay

Using a real example, illustrate how an organism can both respond to and modify the abiotic conditions of its ecosystem.

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Definitions:

Acid Test Ratio

A financial metric that measures a company's ability to pay off its short-term liabilities with its quick assets.

Current Liabilities

Short-term financial obligations that are due within a year or within the operating cycle.

Average Inventory

The inventory average calculated by summing each inventory valuation (determined by physical inventory) and dividing by the number of physical inventories over a specified period of time; average annual inventory equals (beginning inventory value plus ending inventory value) divided by 2.

Ending Inventory

The total value or amount of goods available for sale at the end of an accounting period, calculated using inventory accounting methods.