CAIE IGCSE Biology 21.2.1 Role of Anaerobic Respiration in Yeast Questions

Practise describing how anaerobic respiration in yeast produces ethanol that can be used as a biofuel.

Syllabus
2026–2028
Course
Biology 0610

Exam points

  • state that yeast produces ethanol when it respires anaerobically without oxygen
  • identify ethanol rather than carbon dioxide as the yeast product used for biofuel
  • distinguish biofuel production from bread-making and unrelated enzyme applications

CAIE IGCSE Biology 21.2.1 Role of Anaerobic Respiration in Yeast Questions question 1

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Some countries have invested in biofuels such as ethanol, biomass and biodiesel.

Describe how ethanol can be made by microorganisms.

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