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Question 8 Which one of the following groups of molecules transfers energy to the electron transport chain? A. ATP and FADH 2 B. ADP and FADH 2 C. NADH and ADP D. NADH and FADH 2 N
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Question 9 2 Which one of the following gives the correct relative output of ATP in aerobic respiration at the correct locations labelled above? Location 1 Location 2 Location 3 Lo
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Question 9 A scientist was growing some cells in culture and noticed a ‘baked bread’ smell in the incubator coming from the cells. Chemical analysis of the tissue culture medium re
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Question 10 A biochemical analysis of the bat pancreas cells showed a high level of lactic acid. Which one of the following is a valid conclusion for a high level of lactic acid in
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Question 10 Farmers in cold climates often use greenhouses to encourage the faster growth of crops. This increases photosynthesis by increasing the A. chlorophyll concentration. B.
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Question 11 What molecules are required for the light-independent stage of photosynthesis to function? A. ATP, carbon dioxide and NADPH B. ATP, carbon dioxide and NADH C. ADP, oxyg
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Question 11 Which one of the following statements about the electron transport chain is correct? A. The outputs of the electron transport chain are water, ATP and NADH. The role of
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Question 12 According to the graph above, what is the total amount of oxygen produced per hour at 16 hours? A. −50 mL/hour B. 150 mL/hour C. 200 mL/hour D. 250 mL/hour
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Question 12 Which one of the following is a reasonable conclusion to draw from the graph? A. For all light conditions, the cell densities continually increased over nine days. B. U
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Question 13 What would most likely occur if the light intensity was reduced from bright light to dim light for the next 24-hour period? A. The rate of oxygen released from the plan
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Question 13 A controlled variable in this experiment should be the A. amount of glucose produced by the microalgae. B. amount of oxygen produced by the microalgae. C. light intensi
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Question 14 To show that the results were repeatable, the experiment should be continued A. in darkness for the next 24 hours. B. on the same day in the following week. C. using a
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