Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · Testing for biological molecules

Testing for biological molecules — practice question

Fig. 6.1 illustrates the directions in which nutrients move through a soil food web.
(a(i))[1]

Magnesium is one nutrient needed by organisms. State a role of magnesium in organisms.

(a(ii))[2]

State what the double-headed arrow between plants and fungi shows about nutrient flow.

(b(i))[1]

State the trophic level occupied by these larger birds.

(b(ii))[2]

Some large animals feed on more than one trophic level. Suggest why this happens.

(c(i))[2]

Define community and habitat.

(c(ii))[3]

Suggest what is meant by the term "driving force for the environment".

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