Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Anaerobic respiration

Anaerobic respiration — practice question

Over the course of a 400 m race, a student measured the blood concentration of lactic acid in an athlete. The outcomes of the investigation are displayed in Fig. 5.1.
(a(i))[1]

From Fig. 5.1, state the time during the race when the blood lactic acid concentration is 4.8 mmol per dm$^3$.

(a(ii))[2]

Using Fig. 5.1, calculate how much the blood lactic acid concentration rises from 0 seconds to 20 seconds.

(a(iii))[1]

Tick one statement that agrees with the data in Fig. 5.1.

(b)[3]

Complete the statements about aerobic respiration.

(c)[3]

Respiration releases energy. State three uses of this energy in living organisms.

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