Bacteria Can Function in All the Following Roles in an Ecosystem

question 18

Multiple Choice

Bacteria can function in all the following roles in an ecosystem, except as a

• A)primary producer.
• B)consumer.
• C)decomposer.
• D)parasite.
• E)Bacteria can function in all the roles listed.

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Definitions:

Gene Expression

The process by which information from a gene is used to synthesize a functional gene product, often a protein.

Social Interactions

The process by which individuals act and react in relation to others within a societal context.

Temperature

A measure of the degree of internal heat or thermal energy in a substance or environment, often indicated in degrees Celsius (°C), Fahrenheit (°F), or Kelvin (K).

Incomplete Dominance

A genetic situation in which two alleles produce a phenotype that is a blend of both parental traits.