Question

Challenge: In each of the situations below, use the Gizmo to find the limiting factor. Temperature Light intensity CO2 level Limiting factor (Temperature) 25°C, 15°C, and 30°C (Light Intensity) 60% 20% 50% (CO2 level) 700 ppm 200 ppm 400 ppm (Limiting factor) (Option 1) Temperature (Option 2) Light Intensity (Option 3) CO2 level (Option 4) Temperature

Answer 1

The question asks to identify which environmental factor - temperature, light intensity or CO2 level - is the limiting factor for an organism's function or growth in certain conditions using the Gizmo tool. The limiting factor commonly is the environmental element that is outside the optimal range for the organism or system.

Step-by-step explanation:

The term 'limiting factor' in biology refers to the environmental factor that limits the function or growth of an organism or population within an ecosystem. Now, in this context, the limiting factors in question are temperature, light intensity, and CO2 level. It appears the challenge is asking to identify which of these is the limiting factor, given certain values for each.

For temperature, we have 25°C, 15°C, and 30°C. For light intensity, we have 60%,20%, and 50%. For CO2 level, we have 700 ppm, 200 ppm, and 400 ppm. You'll need to use the Gizmo (presumably a simulation tool) to determine which factor is most limiting under these conditions. Often, the limiting factor will be the one that is outside the optimal range for the organism or system under study.

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