CAIE IGCSE Biology 12.3.1 Anaerobic Respiration As the Chemical Questions

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 anaerobic respiration as nutrient breakdown that releases energy without oxygen
  • identify anaerobic conditions from oxygen-use and energy-yield comparisons
  • interpret yeast CO2 evidence by linking oxygen exclusion and substrate depletion to anaerobic respiration

CAIE IGCSE Biology 12.3.1 Anaerobic Respiration As the Chemical Questions question 1

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Which statement about both aerobic and anaerobic respiration is correct?

A

They break down C6H12O6\mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{H}_{12} \mathrm{O}_{6}.

B

They produce an oxygen debt.

C

They use CO2\mathrm{CO}_{2}.

D

They use O2\mathrm{O}_{2}.

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