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OxfordAQA International GCSE Biology Respiration Exam Questions

Free OxfordAQA International GCSE Biology exam questions on Respiration, with mark schemes. Covers aerobic and anaerobic respiration, exercise and metabolism.

Respiration exam questions

These packs of real past exam questions cover the whole of 3.2 Bioenergetics, including Respiration. Work through every question on this sub-topic, then mark your answers against the mark scheme.

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About OxfordAQA International GCSE Biology Respiration

This sub-topic covers respiration.

What you need to know

  • Aerobic Releases more energy.
  • Anaerobic Lactic acid and fermentation.
  • Exercise Oxygen debt and heart rate.

Common mistakes in Respiration

  • Saying respiration is breathing.
  • Forgetting oxygen debt.

Try two Respiration exam-style questions

1. Name the product of anaerobic respiration in muscles. (1 mark)

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Lactic acid.

2. Explain why breathing stays fast after exercise. (1 mark)

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To repay the oxygen debt.

Respiration FAQs

What does this cover?

Respiration and exercise.

What is metabolism?

All reactions in a cell or body.