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CAIE IGCSE Biology 12.2.2 Aerobic Respiration Word Equation

Practise stating the aerobic respiration word equation and sorting glucose, oxygen, carbon dioxide and water into the correct sides.

Syllabus
2026–2028
Course
Biology 0610

Exam points

  • write glucose + oxygen -> carbon dioxide + water in the correct direction
  • classify glucose and oxygen as reactants and carbon dioxide and water as products
  • apply the same word equation to respiration in plants, animals, seeds and yeast

12.2.2—Word equation for aerobic respiration question 1

[Maximum number: 1]

The substances listed are associated with aerobic respiration.
1 carbon dioxide
2 glucose
3 oxygen
4 water
Which substances are the products of aerobic respiration?

A

1 and 3

B

1 and 4

C

2 and 3

D

3 and 4

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