CAIE IGCSE Biology 12.3.4 Anaerobic Respiration in Muscles
Practise stating the muscle anaerobic respiration equation and linking lactic acid production to vigorous exercise and oxygen debt.
- Syllabus
- 2026–2028
- Course
- Biology 0610
Exam points
- write glucose -> lactic acid for anaerobic respiration in human muscle cells
- link inadequate oxygen during vigorous exercise to lactic acid production and falling pH
- identify lactic-acid build-up as the cause of oxygen debt after intense activity
12.3.4—Word equation for anaerobic question 1
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Human muscle cells use anaerobic respiration during vigorous exercise.
State the word equation for anaerobic respiration in humans.
glucose → lactic acid ;
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