Biology N5 Unit 1 Flashcards
1
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What is the word equation for fermentation in Animal cells?
A
Glucose - 2ATP + Lactate
2
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What is the word equation for fermentation in Plant and yeast cells?
A
Glucose - 2ATP + ethanol + carbon dioxide
3
Q
What is produced when glucose is broken down?
A
Pyruvate
4
Q
A product of fermentation in yeast that makes beer fizzy
A
Carbon diooxide
5
Q
why do muscle cells contain more mitochondria than skin cells?
A
Muscle cells have more mitochondria as they require more energy/ATP for contraction
6
Q
DEFINE : Aerobic
A
‘With oxygen’
7
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DEFINE : Pyruvate
A
A three carbon compound produced when glucose is broken down during the first stage of respiration
8
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DEFINE : Optimum conditions
A
The conditions at which a reaction will occur at the fastest rate
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