2014 Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
Why doesn’t pepsin work in alkaline conditions?
A
Enzyme denatured so no longer fits substrate.
2
Q
Why is anaerobic respiration used during exercise?
A
More energy is needed and as there isn’t enough oxygen more energy is produced anaerobically.
3
Q
What is the advantage of growing plants in ions?
A
Can supply correct nutrients.
4
Q
How could you improve a quadrat reading?
A
Repeat several times, elsewhere along the shore.
5
Q
An allele?
A
One form of a gene.
6
Q
What is difficult about animals being soft bodied?
A
Lack of fossils due to decaying.