Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Anaerobic respiration

Anaerobic respiration — practice question

(a)[4]

Use words from the list to complete the definition of anaerobic respiration. Each word can be used once, more than once, or not at all. carbon dioxide, cells, chemical, chloroplasts, energy, nucleus, nutrient, oxygen, physical. The [BLANK] reactions in [BLANK] that break down [BLANK] molecules to release energy without using [BLANK].

(b(i))[2]

Calculate the energy released from 100 g of glucose during anaerobic respiration. Show your working.

(b(ii))[2]

State two substances produced by aerobic respiration.

(b(iii))[3]

State three uses of the energy released by respiration in the body.

(c)[1]

State one way anaerobic respiration in muscles during vigorous exercise differs from the anaerobic respiration that takes place in yeast.

(d)[1]

State one industrial process that relies on anaerobic respiration in yeast.

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