Ecological Diversity Is a Measure of the Number of

question 37

Multiple Choice

Ecological diversity is a measure of the number of

• A)different kinds of organisms within a community or ecosystem.
• B)different versions of the same gene in an ecological community.
• C)sizes,colors,and shapes of organisms within an ecological community.
• D)niches,trophic levels,and ecological processes of a biological community.
• E)different species in an ecosystem.

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Definitions:

Dieting

The habit of consuming food and beverages in a disciplined way to either reach or keep a steady weight.

Bulimia

An eating disorder characterized by episodes of binge eating followed by behaviors such as self-induced vomiting to avoid weight gain.

Anorexia

A disorder characterized by substantially below-normal body weight, overwhelming fear of weight increase, and a misperception of one’s physical size or shape.

Calorie-Restrictive Dieting

A dietary regimen that reduces calorie intake below daily requirements in order to achieve weight loss.