module 7

Question 1

Define genotype

Answer 1

the genetic constitution of an organism

Question 2

Define phenotype

Answer 2

• expression of this genetic constitution
• and its interaction with the environment

Question 3

Define species

Answer 3

• a group of organisms
• that can successfully interbreed
• to produce fertile offspring

Question 4

Define population

Answer 4

• group of organisms
• of the same species
• occupying a particular space
• at a particular time
• that can potentially interbreed

Question 5

Define community

Answer 5

• Populations of different species
• Form a community

Question 6

Define a niche

Answer 6

• the space within a habitat that a species occupies
• governed by adaptation to both abiotic and biotic conditions.

Question 7

Define carrying capacity

Answer 7

• maximum size of population of a species an ecosystem can support
• affected by abiotic factors, competition and predation