Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Aerobic respiration

Aerobic respiration — practice question

Fig. 5.1 depicts an adult fly, Chrysomya megacephala.
(a)[3]

From Fig. 5.1, state three visible features that would help you tell an adult insect apart from other arthropods.

(b)[2]

Give the balanced chemical equation for aerobic respiration.

(c(i))[3]

Complete the sentences: A respirometer can be used to calculate the [BLANK] of oxygen used by the fly larvae by measuring the [BLANK] the droplet of oil moves in one minute. A water-bath is used to [BLANK] the temperature of the apparatus.

(c(ii))[1]

Explain why this matters in this investigation.

(c(iii))[2]

State two ways a fly larva uses energy.

(d)[4]

Predict the outcome of this investigation and explain your prediction.

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