Choose the Best Definition of the Term "Ecology

question 7

Multiple Choice

Choose the best definition of the term "ecology."

• A) Ecology is the study of how animals behave and how those behaviors evolved.
• B) Ecology is the study of how biological and non-biological components cycle through ecosystems.
• C) Ecology is the study of the diversity of life.
• D) Ecology is the study of interactions of organisms with each other and with their habitat.

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Definitions:

Genes

Units of hereditary information located on chromosomes, made up of DNA, which determine specific traits or characteristics of an organism.

DNA

Deoxyribonucleic Acid, a molecule that carries the genetic instructions used in the growth, development, functioning, and reproduction of all known living organisms and many viruses.

Genotype

Genotype refers to the genetic makeup of an individual, consisting of the alleles inherited from their parents.

Genetic Makeup

The set of genes or genetic information that an individual inherits from their parents, which determines their characteristics and traits.