CAIE IGCSE Biology 12.3.1 Defining Anaerobic Respiration
Practise describing anaerobic respiration as energy-releasing reactions that break down nutrients in cells without using oxygen.
- Syllabus
- 2026–2028
- Course
- Biology 0610
Exam points
- describe nutrient breakdown and energy release in cells without using oxygen
- identify anaerobic conditions from tables that compare oxygen use and energy yield
- interpret yeast CO2 rate data as evidence of anaerobic breakdown of glucose
12.3.1—Anaerobic respiration as the chemical question 1
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Which statement about both aerobic and anaerobic respiration is correct?
A
They break down C6H12O6.
B
They produce an oxygen debt.
C
They use CO2.
D
They use O2.
A
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