Edexcel International GCSE Biology
Edexcel International GCSE Biology Respiration Exam Questions
Free Edexcel International GCSE Biology exam questions on Respiration, with mark schemes. Covers aerobic and anaerobic respiration in animals, plants and yeast.
Respiration exam questions
These packs of real past exam questions cover the whole of Section 2: Structure and Functions in Living Organisms, including Respiration. Work through every question on this sub-topic, then mark your answers against the mark scheme.
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology 4BI1 Flashcards (Anki & Quizlet)
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About Edexcel International GCSE Biology Respiration
This sub-topic covers how organisms release energy.
What you need to know
- Aerobic Glucose + oxygen gives carbon dioxide and water.
- Anaerobic Lactic acid in animals; ethanol and CO₂ in yeast and plants.
- Comparison Energy released and products.
Common mistakes in Respiration
- Saying respiration is breathing.
- Forgetting anaerobic releases less energy.
Try two Respiration exam-style questions
1. Write the word equation for anaerobic respiration in muscles. (1 mark)
Show the mark scheme answer
Glucose → lactic acid.
2. State one use of anaerobic respiration in yeast. (1 mark)
Show the mark scheme answer
Bread making or brewing.
Respiration FAQs
What does Respiration cover?
Aerobic and anaerobic respiration.
Which practical links here?
Investigating CO₂ production in germinating seeds.
Revise this topic with flashcards: Edexcel IGCSE Biology 4BI1 Flashcards, with mark scheme answers for Anki and Quizlet.
