BIOLOGY 101: WHAT IS LIFE (CUSTOM) MORGA
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Chapter 15, Problem 1SA
Summary Introduction
To analyze:
Two elements of an organism’s physical or abiotic environment.
Introduction:
The ecosystem of an organism is consisted of both biotic and abiotic components.
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The abiotic or the physical environment of an organism is consisted of several elements. It includes chemical
Conclusion
Hence, it may be concluded that the major elements of abiotic environment of an organism are chemical resources and the physical conditions.
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