Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration Organelles Quiz
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What is the main function of chloroplasts?

Photosynthesis

What is the significance of thylakoids and grana in chloroplasts?

Thylakoids are stacked to form grana where photosynthesis occurs

What is the role of mitochondria in ATP production?

Breakdown of sugar in the cristae

Explain the concept of endosymbiotic theory as related to mitochondria and chloroplasts.

<p>Mitochondria and chloroplasts were once bacteria that formed a symbiotic relationship with eukaryotic cells.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do Canadian Geese prepare for migration in terms of eating?

<p>Canadian Geese eat for up to 12 hours a day and even more right before they fly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of Bar-headed geese over Canadian Geese when it comes to metabolizing fats for fuel?

<p>Bar-headed geese are very good at metabolizing fats for fuel, better than Canadian Geese.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain the process of lipolysis induced by high altitude and prolonged flight.

<p>High altitude and prolonged flight induce lipolysis, where fats stored in adipocytes are released as hydrophobic fatty acids.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does oxygen availability affect the adaptation of organisms to high altitudes?

<p>At high altitudes, organisms develop efficient cardiopulmonary mechanisms to cope with decreased oxygen availability.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the energy source used by insects like the Locus during flight?

<p>Insects like the Locus tap into their fats instead of carbohydrates as an energy source during flight.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do researchers study the energy utilization of locusts during flight?

<p>Researchers study the energy utilization of locusts during flight by checking their blood to see the amount of glucose or lipid per gram of tissue.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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