Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Anaerobic respiration

Anaerobic respiration — practice question

During strenuous exercise, human muscle cells carry out anaerobic respiration.
(a(i))[1]

State the word equation for anaerobic respiration in humans.

(a(ii))[3]

Compare anaerobic respiration with aerobic respiration in human muscle cells.

(b(i))[2]

Breathing rate rises during the race because the body detects a change. Identify the stimulus in this response and state the organ that detects the stimulus.

(b(ii))[2]

Using the data in Fig. 4.1, calculate the rate at which heart rate decreases from 125 seconds to 260 seconds as the athlete recovers.

(b(iii))[6]

Explain the results shown in Fig. 4.1 from 60 seconds until 420 seconds.

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