Respiration
Pupils will compare aerobic and anaerobic respiration in plants, animals, and yeast. They will understand respiration as an exothermic reaction that supplies energy.
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Pupils will compare aerobic and anaerobic respiration in plants, animals, and yeast. They will understand respiration as an exothermic reaction that supplies energy.
Key Questions
- What are the differences between aerobic and anaerobic respiration?
- How is the energy transferred during respiration used by organisms?
- What is the economic importance of fermentation?
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