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A mutation is the changing of the structure of a gene, resulting in a variant form that may be transmitted to subsequent generations, caused by the alteration of single base units in DNA, or the deletion, insertion, or rearrangement of larger sections of genes or chromosomes. Mutations in sex cells are more serious because they are heritable and affect the next generation.
Explanation:
A terrestrial ecosystem is a land-based community of organisms.
Fermentation can be defined as the process that involves partial breakdown of sugar molecules into alcohol and lactic acid, in the absence of oxygen. It occurs in many bacterial cells, yeasts, and starved muscle cells. Whereas respiration involves complete breakdown of sugar molecules into carbon dioxide and water, in the presence of oxygen. It occurs in all living organisms. Respiration provides a large amount of energy as compared to fermentation as respiration produces 36 ATP molecules and 2 ATP molecules per glucose molecule.
Hence, the correct answer is 'option C - cellular respiration produces more ATP molecules than fermentation.'
Answer:
- In glycolysis, glucose is split into two pyruvate and makes some ATP
- The Krebs cycle produces ATP, NADH and CO2
- NADH gives electrons to the ETC
- As electrons move down the ETC, a H+ gradient is made
- H+ pass through the ATP synthase to make ATP
Explanation:
This question is describing the processes involved in cellular respiration. Cellular respiration is the way through which living cells synthesize energy (ATP) by breaking down sugar. Cellular respiration involves three major steps: glycolysis, Krebs cycle, and oxidative phosphorylation (electron transport chain).
- Glycolysis is the process whereby glucose is broken down into pyruvic acid or pyruvate with the synthesis of net 2 ATP molecules.
- Kreb's cycle produces ATP, NADH and CO2.
- NADH is an electron carrier that donates electrons to the Electron transport chain (ETC).
- Electrons move down the ETC to produce a proton (H+) gradient
- The proton (H+) passes through an enzyme called ATP synthase to make ATP from ADP molecule.
