A Predator Is an Example of A(n)_____________

question 69

Multiple Choice

A predator is an example of a(n) _____________.

• A)density-dependent factor
• B)density-independent factor
• C)commensalism
• D)mutualism
• E)herbivore

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Definitions:

Mechanoreceptors

Sensory receptors in the body that respond to mechanical pressure or distortion, including touch, pressure, vibration, and sound.

Photoreceptors

Specialized cells located in the retina of the eye that are sensitive to light and enable vision.

Glutamate

An important neurotransmitter in the brain that plays a key role in learning and memory, also serving as a flavor enhancer in food.

Umami

One of the five basic tastes, often described as savory or meaty, associated with flavors of broth, cheese, and soy sauce.