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C1.2.4—Cell respiration system

Cell respiration releases energy from organic compounds in controlled enzyme-catalysed stages, transferring that energy into ATP, supporting usable cellular work and measurable biological activity.

Syllabus
First assessment 2025
Objective
C1.2.4
Level
SL

Exam analysis

Chance of appearing15%of analysed past papers
Latest appearanceNovember 2025
Most common paperPaper2
Typical marks1–2

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Concept essentials

  • Cell respiration releases energy from organic compounds to form ATP.
  • Glycolysis is part of cellular respiration and occurs before mitochondrial stages.
  • Aerobic respiration uses oxygen and produces carbon dioxide, water and high ATP yield.
  • Oxidation involves electron loss, oxygen gain or hydrogen loss.
ConceptIB Biology SL