In a plot of l/V against 1/[S] for an enzyme-catalyzed reaction, the presence of a competitive inhibitor will alter the:

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Phytoplankton is most frequently found in which of the following zones?

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You are planning a dive in a lake, and are eager to observe not many underwater organisms but be able to observe them both close up and far away. You would do well to choose

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Which of the following is the best explanation for why net primary productivity in terrestrial ecosystems tends to increase toward the tropics?

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Most terrestrial ecosystems have a pyramidal structure of where biomass of producers > primary consumers > secondary consumers > tertiary consumers. However, some aquatic ecosystems have an inverted pyramidal structure where the standing biomass of producers < primary consumers. An explanation for this is:

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In which of the following habitats would one expect to find the highest diversity of vascular plants? 

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In deep-sea hydrothermal vents near the Galapagos Islands, bacteria obtain energy by oxidizing hydrogen sulphide released from the vents. Giant tube worms, which lack mouths and digestive systems, harbour the bacteria in their tissues and use them as a source of organic molecules. Clams obtain energy by filtering bacteria directly from the water, and numerous crabs and octopi feed on the clams. In this unique ecosystem, the bactena are playing the role of