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Biology: Cells and Human Physiology

Quick questions on Respiration and gas exchange in humans explained: O-Level Combined Science

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What is aerobic respiration?
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Aerobic respiration uses oxygen and releases a large amount of energy:
What is anaerobic respiration?
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Anaerobic respiration happens without oxygen and releases much less energy per glucose molecule. In human muscle during hard exercise it produces lactic acid:
What is q1?
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Write the word equation for aerobic respiration. [2 marks]
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State two differences between aerobic and anaerobic respiration in human muscle. [2 marks]
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Explain how the large number of alveoli helps gas exchange. [2 marks]

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