Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Aerobic respiration

Aerobic respiration — practice question

(a)[2]

For aerobic respiration, State the balanced chemical equation.

(b)[2]

Calculate the percentage increase in the average rate of oxygen consumption as the horses change from walking to trotting. Show your working.

(c)[3]

Explain why the horses developed an oxygen debt when they exercised.

(d)[4]

Describe how the horses would recover from an oxygen debt when they stop exercising.

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This 11-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: The balanced equation is C6H12O6 + 6O2 → 6CO2 + 6H2O (+ energy released).

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