AP Bio Chapter 45 and 47. Ecology

Carrying Capacity and Biotic Potential- In order for the species to survive, they need a habitats or areas without damage to the environment. For organisms that want to survive to reproductive age, they need an ideal condition. Carrying capacity and biotic potential are related because in order for species to reproductive age, they need habitats or areas that are suitable for them.
Biological magnification and Trophic level- Biological magnification is often referred to as a process which substances such as pesticides or heavy metals move up the food chain. They are often eaten by aquatic organism such as fish. Then larger animals such as birds will eat the fish, and other animals, such as hawks will eat the bird. As animals eat each other, the trophic level will get higher every time.
Detritivores and Autotrophs- Detritivores are known as detritus feeders, and they obtain butrients by consuming detritus. Autotrophs produce energy from sunlight, and they use sunlight energy to make photosynthesis. After they made photosynthesis, they will produce plants or algae in water. From that, detritivores will eat the autotrophs, such as plants, and they carry their nutrients around.
Mitochondria and Green House Gases- Mitochondria are cell organelle that generates ATP through chemical energy. The greenhouse gases need energy to trap more heat on the earth’s surface, so it can makes the temperature stable and sustains our life.