A scientist is investigating energy production in both yeast cells and muscle cells under anaerobic conditions. Which of the following statements correctly contrasts the outputs of anaerobic fermentation in these two cell types?
Yeast cells produce only lactic acid, while muscle cells produce ethanol and carbon dioxide.
Yeast cells produce ethanol and carbon dioxide, while muscle cells produce lactic acid.
Both yeast and muscle cells produce ethanol, but only yeast cells produce carbon dioxide.
Both yeast and muscle cells produce lactic acid, but only muscle cells produce carbon dioxide.
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In this unit students investigate the workings of the cell from several perspectives. They explore the relationship between nucleic acids and proteins as key molecules in cellular processes. Students analyse the structure and function of nucleic acids as information molecules, gene structure and expression in prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells and proteins as a diverse group of functional molecules. They examine the biological consequences of manipulating the DNA molecule and applying biotechnologies. Students explore the structure, regulation and rate of biochemical pathways, with reference to photosynthesis and cellular respiration. They explore how the application of biotechnologies to biochemical pathways could lead to improvements in agricultural practices. Students apply their knowledge of cellular processes through investigation of a selected case study, data analysis and/or a bioethical issue. Examples of investigation topics include, but are not limited to: discovery and development of the model of the structure of DNA; proteomic research applications; transgenic organism use in agriculture; use, research and regulation of gene technologies, including CRISPR-Cas9; outcomes and unexpected consequences of the use of enzyme inhibitors such as pesticides and drugs; research into increasing efficiency of photosynthesis or cellular respiration or impact of poisons on the cellular respiration pathway. A student-designed scientific investigation related to cellular processes and/or responses to challenges over time is undertaken in either Unit 3 or Unit 4, or across both Units 3 and 4, and is assessed in Unit 4, Outcome 3. The design, analysis and findings of the investigation are presented in a scientific poster format as outlined in the study design.
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the location, inputs and the difference in outputs of anaerobic fermentation in animals and yeasts
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