The Windward Side of a Mountain Range

question 28

Multiple Choice

The windward side of a mountain range

• A)supports arid types of vegetation typical of a desert.
• B)has high rates of precipitation.
• C)is located in a rain shadow.
• D)faces away from the ocean.
• E)has essentially identical weather conditions as deserts.

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Definitions:

Citric Acid Cycle

The Citric Acid Cycle, also known as the Krebs cycle, is a sequence of chemical reactions used by all aerobic organisms to release stored energy through the oxidation of acetyl-CoA derived from carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.

Glycolysis

The metabolic pathway that breaks down glucose into pyruvate, generating energy in the form of ATP and NADH, occurring in the cytosol of cells.

Substrate-Level

Substrate-level refers to a biochemical process that involves the direct transfer of a phosphate group from a substrate molecule to ADP to form ATP, bypassing the need for an electron transport chain.

ATP Synthesis

The process by which cells produce adenosine triphosphate (ATP), a critical energy carrier molecule, primarily in the mitochondria.