Science 9: Biological Diversity Review
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Describe variation and list an example of variation among species and an example
within a species.
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Give the definition and state an example of a niche.
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Describe how variation plays a role in species’ ability to survive in specific
niches/habitats.
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Give an example of how species can be dependent on other species (ie. a
predator-prey relationship).
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Why is variation important when considering environmental changes?
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What is the difference between asexual and sexual reproduction?
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What are examples of asexual reproduction, sexual reproduction, and both asexual
and sexual reproduction?
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How is an embryo and a zygote formed in a plant? In an animal?
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What is an example of discrete variation? Continuous variation?
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Draw a diagram of mitosis and meiosis-show the differences between them.
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What is incomplete dominance? Give an example.
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What is the difference between heritable and non-heritable characteristics?
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Give an example of a characteristic that is affected by both heredity and the
environment.
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What is the relationship between chromosomes, genes and DNA?
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What are the advantages and disadvantages to asexual reproduction?
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What are the advantages and disadvantages to sexual reproduction?
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What is the difference between natural and artificial selection?
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What are examples of natural and artificial selection?
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Name a technology use for recombining genetic material and describe some
issues associated with it.
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Where on Earth is there the greatest species diversity? Why?
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What is the difference between extinction and extirpation?
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Describe the role of an environmental factor that causes these changes.
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Name one strategy for minimizing species loss and give its advantages and
disadvantages.
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What are the advantages and disadvantages to using biotechnology?
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What impacts could biotechnology’s use have on the environment or on society?
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