Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Energy flow

Energy flow — practice question

Yeast is capable of respiring both aerobically and anaerobically.
(a)[2]

State the balanced chemical equation showing aerobic respiration by yeast.

(b(i))[3]

Suggest and explain which crop would be the best choice to cultivate for producing biofuel in Uruguay. Use the information in Table 5.1 to support your answer.

(b(ii))[3]

Describe how the absence of nitrate ions would influence sugar cane production.

(b(iii))[1]

Convert the biofuel production from algae into GJ per ha. Space for working.

(b(iv))[3]

Suggest why people who care about the environment would prefer countries to make more biofuel from algae rather than the crops listed in Table 5.1.

(c)[2]

Define the term sustainable development.

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