w12 100-106 Flashcards
1
Q
environmental quality
A
The state of environmental conditions.
2
Q
transpiration
A
The evaporation of water from the leaves of plants.
3
Q
nitrogen fixation
A
The conversion of nitrogen gas into ammonia by bacteria
living in the soil.
4
Q
symbiosis
A
Any relationship in which two species live together.
5
Q
mutation
A
A symbiotic relationship in which both species benefit.
6
Q
commensalism
A
A symbiotic relationship in which one organism lives on or inside another organism and causes it no harm.
7
Q
parasitism
A
A symbiotic relationship in which one organism lives on or inside
another organism and harms it.
