#1
What is the primary source of energy for most ecosystems?
#2
Which of the following is not a primary producer in an ecosystem?
#3
What is the term for a group of organisms of the same species living in the same area?
#4
Which of the following is NOT a factor influencing microbial growth?
#5
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of prokaryotic cells?
#6
What is the term for the process by which microorganisms convert organic matter into simpler compounds?
#7
What is the term for the total mass of living organisms in a given area?
#8
Which of the following is an example of a decomposer in an ecosystem?
#9
Which of the following is an example of a pioneer species?
#10
What is the term for the relationship between two organisms where one benefits and the other is unaffected?
#11
Which of the following is an example of a biogeochemical cycle?
#12
What is the term for the study of the relationships between microorganisms and their biotic and abiotic environment?
#13
What is the term for the process by which two species compete for the same limited resource?
#14
Which factor does NOT contribute to microbial diversity?
#15
What is the term for the study of the interactions between microorganisms and their environment?
#16
What is the term for the variety of different species in an ecosystem?
#17
Which of the following is a major factor influencing microbial community structure in soil?
#18