Unit 3 Review

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What is fermentation?

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A metabolic process that enables glycolysis to continue under anaerobic conditions.

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Why is the shape of an enzyme important?

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A specific substrate needs to fit perfectly into its activation site.

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Which organisms perform photosynthesis?

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Only Autotrophs.

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What is the primary purpose of photosynthesis in plants?

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To make glucose.

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What happens to the food web if a key species is removed?

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The population of other species may decrease or increase due to changes in the food web dynamics.

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Define autotrophs.

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Organisms that produce their own food through photosynthesis or chemosynthesis.

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Define heterotrophs.

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Organisms that cannot produce their own food and must consume other organisms for energy.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs light energy, primarily from the sun, to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose.

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What is glycolysis?

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The process of breaking down glucose to produce energy in the form of ATP.

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What is an enzyme?

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A protein that acts as a catalyst to speed up chemical reactions in biological processes.