Biology 5090 · O Level · Aerobic respiration

Aerobic respiration — practice question

(a(i))[1]

A plant root hair cell is carrying out aerobic respiration. Name the structures inside the cell that perform aerobic respiration.

(a(ii))[2]

Write the balanced symbol equation showing aerobic respiration of glucose, $\text{C}_6\text{H}_{12}\text{O}_6$.

(b)[2]

The plant is exposed to fluctuating weather conditions such as high temperature, heavy rain, high winds and low humidity. State the weather condition that could cause a root hair cell to respire anaerobically and explain your answer.

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