If There Are 10,000 Calories of Net Primary Productivity in a Field,how

question 45

Multiple Choice

If there are 10,000 calories of net primary productivity in a field,how much on average will be available to a primary consumer?

• A)100 calories
• B)10,000 calories
• C)10 calories
• D)1000 calories
• E)1 calorie

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Definitions:

Selective Forces

Factors in the environment that influence the reproductive success of organisms, driving the process of natural selection and evolutionary change.

Brain Size

The physical volume or mass of the brain, often associated with cognitive abilities and intelligence across different species.

Genetic Diversity

The total number of genetic characteristics in the genetic makeup of a species, contributing to its ability to adapt to its environment.

Founder Effect

A form of genetic drift where a new population is established by a very small number of individuals, leading to reduced genetic variation from the original population.