Question

match each term with the sentence it completes.
match\tterm\tdefinition
a\thomeostasis\ta) biotechnology can help us detect ______, such as bacteria, present in beaches.
b\tpathogens\tb) without ______, the nutrients would be kept on the seafloor out of the neritic zone.
c\tupwelling\tc) the ______ have a symbiotic relationship with coral.
d\tzooxanthellae\td) if ______ is not maintained, organisms may experience stress or other problems.

Explanation:

• For option A: Pathogens are harmful microorganisms like bacteria, so Biotechnology detecting bacteria (pathogens) in beaches matches "Pathogens" with A.
• For option B: Upwelling is the process that brings nutrients from the seafloor to the neritic zone. Without upwelling, nutrients stay on the seafloor, so "Upwelling" matches B.
• For option C: Zooxanthellae have a symbiotic relationship with coral, so "Zooxanthellae" matches C.
• For option D: Homeostasis is the maintenance of a stable internal environment. If homeostasis is not maintained, organisms face stress, so "Homeostasis" matches D.

Answer:

A. Pathogens - Biotechnology can help us detect pathogens, such as bacteria, present in beaches.
B. Upwelling - Without upwelling, the nutrients would be kept on the seafloor out of the neritic zone.
C. Zooxanthellae - The zooxanthellae have a symbiotic relationship with coral.
D. Homeostasis - If homeostasis is not maintained, organisms may experience stress or other problems.