NST1502 Assignment 4
PORTFOLIO (COMPLETE
ANSWERS) 2025 - DUE 2
October 2025
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, NST1502 Assignment 4 PORTFOLIO (COMPLETE ANSWERS) 2025 - DUE 2
October 2025
QUESTION 1
1.1 Define Kinetic energy. (2)
1.2 Explain how energy is transferred in an ecosystem. (2)
1.3 What is the main purpose of photosynthesis in plants? (2)
1.4 What is cellular respiration? (2)
1.5 Compare aerobic and anaerobic respiration. (4)
1.6 What is the role of ATP in cellular processes? (2)
1.7 Explain how ATP is synthesized in the mitochondria. (3)
1.8 What does ADP stand for? (1)
1.9 Explain the process of converting ADP to ATP. (2)
1.10 Insert a screenshot to show your contributions to one of the
engagements in the first unit. (Take this from the discussion forum based on
unit 1) (2) [22]
QUESTION 2 State whether the statements below are True or False. 2.1
Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transferred or converted from
one form to another. 2.2 Photosynthesis occurs in the mitochondria of plant
cells. 2.3 Cellular respiration produces oxygen as a byproduct 2.4 ATP is the
primary energy currency of the cell. 2.5 ADP has more stored energy than
ATP. 2.6 A phylogenetic tree is used to show evolutionary relationships
among species. 2.7. Human somatic cells are diploid, containing two sets of
chromosomes. 2.8 Gametes are haploid cells, meaning they contain two sets
of chromosomes. 2.9 Summative assessment is conducted during the
learning process to provide ongoing feedback to students. [9x2=18]
QUESTION 3 3.1 Using your understanding of the principles of evolution,
analyze the evolutionary relationship between two hypothetical species,
Species A and Species B. Species A is found in tropical rainforests, while
Species B inhabits arid deserts. Consider the following components in your
response: 4 3.1.1 Describe two specific adaptations each species has
developed to survive in their respective environments. Explain how these
PORTFOLIO (COMPLETE
ANSWERS) 2025 - DUE 2
October 2025
USER
[Email address]
, NST1502 Assignment 4 PORTFOLIO (COMPLETE ANSWERS) 2025 - DUE 2
October 2025
QUESTION 1
1.1 Define Kinetic energy. (2)
1.2 Explain how energy is transferred in an ecosystem. (2)
1.3 What is the main purpose of photosynthesis in plants? (2)
1.4 What is cellular respiration? (2)
1.5 Compare aerobic and anaerobic respiration. (4)
1.6 What is the role of ATP in cellular processes? (2)
1.7 Explain how ATP is synthesized in the mitochondria. (3)
1.8 What does ADP stand for? (1)
1.9 Explain the process of converting ADP to ATP. (2)
1.10 Insert a screenshot to show your contributions to one of the
engagements in the first unit. (Take this from the discussion forum based on
unit 1) (2) [22]
QUESTION 2 State whether the statements below are True or False. 2.1
Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transferred or converted from
one form to another. 2.2 Photosynthesis occurs in the mitochondria of plant
cells. 2.3 Cellular respiration produces oxygen as a byproduct 2.4 ATP is the
primary energy currency of the cell. 2.5 ADP has more stored energy than
ATP. 2.6 A phylogenetic tree is used to show evolutionary relationships
among species. 2.7. Human somatic cells are diploid, containing two sets of
chromosomes. 2.8 Gametes are haploid cells, meaning they contain two sets
of chromosomes. 2.9 Summative assessment is conducted during the
learning process to provide ongoing feedback to students. [9x2=18]
QUESTION 3 3.1 Using your understanding of the principles of evolution,
analyze the evolutionary relationship between two hypothetical species,
Species A and Species B. Species A is found in tropical rainforests, while
Species B inhabits arid deserts. Consider the following components in your
response: 4 3.1.1 Describe two specific adaptations each species has
developed to survive in their respective environments. Explain how these
