Put simply‚ photosynthesis is the process of converting light energy into chemical energy and storing it in the bonds of sugar. Photosynthesis comes from the Greek language and literally means “Light Composition” or “Putting Together Light.” Photosynthesis generally takes place in plants‚ however it also takes place in algae and many species of bacteria. In photosynthesis‚ light energy is converted to chemical energy and the chemical energy is then stored in the form of glucose‚ or sugar. Carbon dioxide
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#9- Yeast Fermentation Dates of performed work: 3/26/18 Date submitted: 4/23/18 Abstract Yeast are unicellular fungi which act as facultative anaerobes. This means that yeast is able to produce ATP by aerobic respiration while oxygen is present‚ but are also capable of anaerobic respiration if oxygen is not available. This is called fermentation. Fermentation allows glycolysis to continue in the absence of oxygen. The type
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concept of collecting solar power in space for use on Earth. It has been in research since the early 1970s. SSPS consists of a space-based power generation/transmission facility that gathers sunlight‚ converts it into microwaves or laser beams‚ and transmits those to the ground; and a power receiving facility on the ground. Space-based solar power essentially consists of three elements: • a means of collecting solar power in space‚ for example via solar cells or a heat engine • a means of transmitting
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Evaluation of Some Energy Drinks Mark Joseph A. Euste*‚ Grainor M. Palaroan‚ Amante T. Ama Camarines Sur National High School Engineering and Science Education Project Peñafrancia Ave.‚ Naga City *Corresponding Author: mrkjsphst@yahoo.com Abstract Energy drinks are beverages which contain chemical constituents that are said to improve physical and mental performance. Most of them primarily contain varying amounts of caffeine‚ guarana‚ ginseng and taurine. This study aims to provide a critical
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eukaryotic cells. What cellular respiration does is turn food often carbohydrates into energy for our bodies. Cellular respiration starts with a carbohydrates sugar called glucose. What it does is alter and break down the six carbon molecule glucose and altering it creating two three carbon molecules called pyruvic acids in an anaerobic process called glycolosis (Cellular respiration). What this process does is create two ATP molecules which are basically molecules which provide energy to run all
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How does photosynthesis model the Law of Conservation of Matter and The Law of Conservation of Energy? Photosynthesis models the Law of Conservation of Matter and the Law of Conservation of Energy‚ and there is evidence from some articles that were read to prove this statement. First‚ the Law of Conservation of Matter is modeled in photosynthesis‚ because in the Photosynthesis for Kids article it stated‚”Photosynthesis occurs when Chlorophyll‚ a green pigment that collects lights‚ consumes radiant
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What is fermentation and why does it matter ? Fermentation is the process in which glucose is broken down in the absence of oxygen. Fermentation matters for many reasons. It’s important in muscles because it allows the muscles to keep getting energy from glucose even though oxygen can’t keep up with supplying. Fermentation also takes away the end products of glycolysis so that glycolysis can continue breaking down glucose and releasing energy. Fermentation is also important to the baking industry
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Oxygen in Liquids (DISSOLVED OXYGEN) Dissolved Oxygen – the amount of dissolved oxygen in a body of water as an indication of the degree of the health of water and its ability to support a balanced aquatic ecosystem. Oxygen – is a clear‚ colorless‚ odorless‚ and tasteless gas that dissolves in water. Small but important amounts of it are dissolved in water. OXYGEN: Aquatic Life Depends on it Plants and Animals depend on dissolved oxygen for survival. Lack of dissolved oxygen can cause aquatic
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Evidence of Photosynthesis Photosynthesis is the process during which a plant’s chlorophyll traps light energy and sugars (glucose) are produced. In plants‚ photosynthesis occurs only in cells with chloroplasts. Water (H2O)‚ carbon dioxide (CO2) and light energy are required. The light energy is absorbed by the green pigment‚ chlorophyll‚ and is converted into chemical energy‚ which causes the water drawn from the soil to split into molecules of hydrogen and oxygen. The hydrogen combines with
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All Sugars are not Created Equal: The Effects of Glucose versus Fructose on the Human Body All Sugars Are Not Created Equal: The Effects of Glucose versus Fructose on the Human Body Sugar has occurred naturally in our environment since the dawn of time‚ and mankind has been enjoying its sweet taste almost that long. After all‚ glucose occurs naturally in corn‚ fructose is the natural sweetener found in fruit‚ sucrose occurs naturally in sugar beets and cane‚ and lactose is found in
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